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Pennsylvania Registered Agent
Pennsylvania Registered Agent / Resident Agent
Pricing $89.00 per year, special for pre-pay $40 per year
Don’t get fooled by companies claiming the lowest price and increasing it later. Our pricing is very simple. We charge $89 per year. We also have few specials. Whenever you decide to pre-pay additional years you get them for $40/year.
Why you need a Registered Agent?
Pennsylvania State laws require business entities to maintain a Resident Agent in the state that you form your business. The agent’s name and office address are included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to give public notice of where to send important documents to your business entity.
If you need Registered agent in other State than Pennsylvania click here.
We offer Registered Agent service in all 50 States.
State Fee for changing Pennsylvania Registered Agent
Registered Agent Requirements
A corporation must have a registered agent in Pennsylvania whose street address is the registered office. A registered agent can be an individual or a legal entity.
Pennsylvania Annual Report
Annual Reports for Pennsylvania Corporations & LLCs
The Pennsylvania Department of State requires an Annual Report to be filed for every registered business entity. The fee is $7.
Important Filing Deadlines in Pennsylvania:
- For corporations (business and nonprofit), both domestic and foreign, the filing period is January 1 to June 30.
- For limited liability companies (LLCs), both domestic and foreign, the deadline extends from January 1 to September 30.
If you need help we can file the annual report for you. Our fee is $45. If you would like to order our service, please click on the following link:
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Additional Services
Pennsylvania Additional Services
TAX ID (Employment Identification Number - EIN) - FREE
Self-Service: Obtaining a Tax ID number doesn’t cost any money. You can apply by phone, fax or mail. You can also call toll free at (800) 829 4933 and get EIN instantly over the phone. If you apply by fax, it takes about 4-5 business days. If you apply by mail, it takes about 3-4 weeks. Please find information about Tax ID – EIN here.
Full Service: Do you need assistance with obtaining a tax ID? We can help prepare the form and obtain the tax ID for $45. Order here Tax ID.
S CORPORATION STATUS ELECTION
What is “S Corporation”?: An “S Corporation” is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and receives IRS approval of its request for Subchapter S status. As a legal entity (an artificial person), the S corporation is separate and distinct from the corporation’s owners (the stockholders). Under Nevada incorporation law, there is no distinction between a C corporation and an S corporation. The incorporation process is the same. However, the two type of corporate entities are subject to differing federal and state tax treatment. Our cost is $45. Order S Corporation filing here.
CORPORATE KITS
Corporate kits start at only $82.50. LLC and INC. Click here to order corporate/LLC kits for any U.S. state.
FINCEN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION REPORTING
We can help you submit the filing with FinCEN for your company. Companies formed in 2024 have 90 days to file initial reports after receiving official notification of their creation. Companies existing before 2024 have a deadline of January 1, 2025, for their initial reports. Those established after 2025 will have 30 days to file initial reports after registration.
Let IncParadise efficiently and affordably handle your BOI reporting with FinCEN, allowing you to focus on running your business and avoid costly compliance mistakes.
PENNSYLVANIA CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
A certificate of good standing (certificate of existence) is a document issued by the Secretary of State certifying that your corporation does exist legally and that it is in good standing with the state. We can obtain one for you. The fee is $89 + state fee.
PENNSYLVANIA APOSTILLE
In 1981, the United States joined the 1961 Hague Convention abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents. The Convention provides for the authentication of public (including notarized) documents to be used in countries that have joined the convention. Apostille of Articles of Incorporation or other document is issued by the Secretary of State. Price is $89 + state fee.
PENNSYLVANIA REINSTATEMENT OF CORPORATION/LLC
If your charter was revoked and you want reinstate the company, you have to pay all due fees and penalties and file appropriate annual reports.
Do you need somebody to handle reinstatement for you? Please contact us! We charge $89. We can find out how much money you owe for state fees.
PENNSYLVANIA AMENDMENTS OF ARTICLES
There are times when a business needs to change the information included in the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization. To do this, you need to file an amendment with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State. Some reasons a business may need to file an amendment are to change the company’s name, to expand or alter the company’s business purpose, or to change the number of authorized shares or par value (for corporations only).
Do you need somebody to handle the filing of amendment for you? Please contact us! We charge $89 + state fees. Pay by PayPal (our email address is paypal@https://incparadise.net).
FOREIGN QUALIFICATION (all U.S. states)
Registration of foreign company qualifying to conduct business in other states: If your company expects to transact business outside your state of formation, your company may be required to qualify as a “foreign corporation” or “foreign LLC.” We can file the necessary paperwork to qualify your business as a foreign corporation or LLC in any of the 50 states.
Do you need somebody to handle foreign qualification for you? Please contact us!
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Foreign qualification fees
U.S. ADDRESS FOR PERSONAL OR BUSINESS USE AND MAIL FORWARDING
Do you need U.S. street address as your mailing address. Mail is forwarded once a week. We offer mail forwarding service based in Las Vegas, NV.
There are two options:
– $150 per year. $2.50 per mailout plus postage.
– $99 per year. $5.50 per mailout plus postage.
BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT
Business licenses are mandatory for every business in the USA to operate legally. You may require federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations for your business.
Obtaining business licenses and permits is a daunting and time-consuming process as it entirely depends on the business industry, location, etc. IncParadise makes the business license process easy for you by delivering a report that lists the required federal, state, local licenses, permits, and tax regulations. Our expert research team searches, identifies and verifies the local, state, and federal licenses and permit requirements for your business type and location. They then send you the report with a list of these business license requirements so that you can save yourself time and effort.
LOCAL VOICE MAIL AND FAX. FAX TO EMAIL
We offer brand-new local voice mail or fax number. We will also issue you a password that will allow you to access the voice mail system in order to retrieve messages and/or set up your own customized greeting. Faxes can be forwarded to your email. Service available in PENNSYLVANIA: King of Prussia, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Westchester. More details about local voice mail and fax services.
TOLL-FREE NUMBERS
We offer the best toll-free numbers on the market. Nationwide businesses, mid-sized and small businesses, and families can order toll-free 800 services and get a number that rings directly to your home or business. Redirect it to your fax machine or cell phone and back as you change locations. Track calls on the Internet in real time. Select an easily remembered vanity number for your business. You will get: custom routing, voice mail, inbound faxing, website account management, call recording, lead generation, vanity numbers, national toll-free database search and much more!
Why Pennsylvania?
Why incorporate in Pennsylvania?
Business Information & Rankings
- Pennsylvania ranks 6th among states in new and expanded business facilities, and 4th in new manufacturing operations. (Site Selection Magazine, 2006).
- Pennsylvania ranked 16th nationally for its Business Tax Climate. (Tax Foundation, 2005)
- Of the 31 States with nuclear capacity, Pennsylvania ranks 2nd. (Energy Information Administration).
Cost of living
| For Philadelphia, PA (2005) | Index Score |
|---|---|
| Composite: | 125.4 |
| Housing: | 148.6 |
| Utilities: | 117.6 |
| Misc. Goods & Services: | 115.9 |
Crime Rate
Pennsylvania has the 10th lowest overall crime ranking in the U.S. (FBI, 2004)
Fees & Taxes
Business Inventory Tax
Exempt.
Corporate Income Tax
Pennsylvania’s corporate tax structure consists of a flat rate of 9.99% on all corporate income.
Personal Income Tax
Pennsylvania has a flat tax rate of 3.07% on individual income tax, with no personal exemptions.
Personal Property Tax
Pennsylvania does not levy or collect taxes on real estate or personal property. Municipalities (cities, townships, and boroughs) are permitted to levy real estate property taxes that cannot exceed 30 mills on the assessed value of the property. Counties may also levy an intangible personal property tax, which taxes stocks, bonds and other personal property taxpayers may own. Not all Pennsylvania counties levy this tax.
State Sales and Use Tax
Base Rate: 6.0%
Machinery Rate: none
There is an exemption for sales of property, rendition of services, or use of property, including but not limited to machinery equipment, parts or supplies to be consumed directly in manufacturing personal property.
Unemployment Insurance
Pennsylvania’s new employers’ rate is 3.752 percent for 3 years.
Incorporate in Pennsylvania
Incorporate in Pennsylvania
The gross state product (GSP) of the “Keystone State” is $719.8 billion and hence is ranked 6th in the nation. This is definitely not the only reason why people incorporate in Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh, situated in southwest Pennsylvania is home to 8 Fortune 500 companies and in total, the state is home to almost 50 Fortune 500 companies including GE Transportation Systems, AmerisourceBergen, Tite Aid, Comcast, Kraft Heinz, PPG Industries, Aramark, and Hershey among others. What makes the Keystone state tick? An excellent business climate is one of the clearly defining factors.
Pennsylvania is home to approximately 1 million small businesses. Benefit from the state economy and incentives today!
Why Choose Pennsylvania for Incorporation?
In 2015, Pennsylvania small businesses employed approximately 2.4 million people and this rose to 2.5 million by 2017. The Keystone State is listed in Forbes #30 Best States for Business and is ranked #25 in Forbes list of states with pro-business economic climate. These are some of the reasons why company incorporation in Pennsylvania especially of small and medium sized enterprises has reaped several benefits.
Now let’s take a look at some of the salient benefits that are responsible for fuelling growth of small businesses:
- Keystone Opportunity Zones (KOZ) and Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones (KOEZ): This is a business incentive program that will benefit those who set up companies in Pennsylvania. The primary aim of the KOZ/KOEZ program is to revive economically distressed rural and urban communities by offering businesses with market-based incentives that aid in eliminating taxes. The program is overseen by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Application Form
- Financial and Loan Programs: There are several financial and loans programs that you can benefit from post company incorporation in Pennsylvania. These financial incentives are made available by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). The most popular programs for businesses are:
– Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE)
– Entertainment Economic Enhancement Program (EEEP)
– Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) Tax Credit Program
– Job Creation Tax Credits (JCTC) Program: Check Guidelines
– High Performance Building Program (HPB)
– Innovate in PA Venture Investment Program (VIP)
– Pennsylvania First (PA First)
How do you incorporate in Pennsylvania?
What is the process of incorporation in Pennsylvania? What type of documentation is required? These are some of the common questions that you will be confronted with if you are planning to start a new business in the state. The following steps will enable understanding of the entire process:
Business Type
The first step towards incorporation in Pennsylvania is choosing the type of business you want to form. You can choose to form an LLC or a Corporation. The type of business entity you want to form can be either domestic or foreign. The forms and fees will be different for each type of entity.
Business Entity Name
One of the most important steps towards incorporation in Pennsylvania is naming your business entity. You have to start by identifying, searching, reserving, or registering the business entity name. There are 3 steps towards business name formation and they are:
- Naming Requirements: A corporation under 2010 Pennsylvania Code, Title 15, § 1305 and an LLC under 15 PA Cons Stat § 8814 (2016) should contain words like “corporation”, “incorporated”, “limited liability company” or abbreviations like “corp.”, “inc.”, “ltd.”, “L.L.C.” or similar abbreviation.
- Business name search: You need to search for a business name that is not currently in use. You can conduct name search here.
- Name Reservation: Once you have identified a business entity name which is available, you can reserve the name by submitting DSCB:15-208 for Reservation of the Business Entity Name. The form for reservation of name has to be submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State and should be compliant with the requirements of the provisions of 15 Pa.C.S. § 208. It will be effective for a period of 120 days.
- A foreign business entity will have to register their business name using Form DSCB:54-311.
Choose a Registered Agent
Whether you form a corporation or an LLC business entity, in order to transact business in the state of Pennsylvania, you will have to maintain a registered agent pursuant to 15 PA Cons Stat § 8825 (2016) for LLC and 2010 Pennsylvania Code, Title 15, § 1507 for Business Corporations.
We are one of the respected registered agents in Pennsylvania and will be responsible for initiating incorporation in Pennsylvania through processing of your “Certificate of Formation”, and “Articles of Incorporation” for domestic entities and “Application for Registration” for foreign business entities.
Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Authority
You will be required to submit “Articles of Incorporation” if your business is a domestic corporation and a “Certificate of Authority” if it is a foreign business entity. In order to streamline the process of incorporation in Pennsylvania, we can file and documents on your behalf through the online process or through expedited process.
Date Stamped Copies
As part of the process of company incorporation in Pennsylvania, we will ensure, you receive date-stamped and filed copies that verifies that the state has filed as well as formed your corporation.
Costs and Fees associated with Pennsylvania Incorporation
What would it cost to set up company in Pennsylvania? Check Fees here!