Address of state corporation department:
Department of State
Corporation Bureau
P.O. Box 8722
Harrisburg PA 17105-8722
Telephone: 717-787-1057
State web address: http://www.state.pa.us/
State law reference: Pennsylvania Code, Title 19, Chapter 23.
Title of filing: Articles of Incorporation.
Filing Fees: $125.
Other fees: None.
Name reservation: Reservable for 120 days for $70 fee.
Name requirements: Corporation, Company, Incorporated, Limited, or abbreviation, or Association, Fund, or
Syndicate. The words “Company” or “Co.” may be immediately preceded by “and” or “&” whether or not they
are immediately followed by “Incorporated,” “Limited,” or an abbreviation. (Section 23.3).
Incorporator requirements: One or more persons or corporations. (Section 23.2).
Corporate purpose requirements: General “all purpose” clause (see instructions). (Section 23.4).
Director requirements: One or more (may be nonresidents).
Paid-in capital requirements: None.
Annual report requirement: Yes, with Department of State.
Publication requirements: Must publish intent to file or filing of Articles of Incorporation. (Section 23.31).
Other provisions: Must file Docketing Statement at time of filing Articles.
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