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The choice of a business entity is a complex decision that has legal and tax implications for the small business owner. We highly recommend that you contact your certified public accountant, tax professional and / or an attorney before deciding on your choice of entity. The material presented here is for information purposes only.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
Address
302 North Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Telephone
717-787-8727
Fax
717-787-1734
Website
Business Formation in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania the Corporation Bureau s the repository for the records of more than 2.4 m illion companies authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All records maintained in this office are public and may be inspected upon request. Persons desiring to do business n Pennsylvania may have to apply to the Secretary of the Commonwealth for authority to conduct business, incorporate or file an assumed or fictitious name. Through the Corporation Bureau, the Secretary of the Commonwealth files documents evidencing various kinds of business transactions. The Bureau may assist in registration of businesses or in obtaining information on existing businesses. For detailed information on how to conduct business as a Sole Proprietor, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Partnership, S-corporation, C-corporation, or Limited Liability Company we recommend that you get in touch with this office.

In addition to getting valuable information on incorporations and the State Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), you will most likely also be able to obtain the forms and fees required by the State to incorporate or form a business entity; how to file a Doing Business As (DBA) certificate, corporate records and other helpful information on conducting your business in the State. You can also reach the bureau directly at (717)787-1057.

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If you are looking to start a business - look no further.  Check out the Free Incorporation Guide discussion and the State Incorporation Resource Directory.

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