Address of state office for filing:
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 15, Chapter 89, Sections 8900+.
Title of filing: Certificate of Organization.
Filing Fee: $125
Name requirements: The official name must contain the words “Limited Liability Company,” “Limited Company,” or an
abbreviation of either. A name may be reserved for 120 days for $70.
Organizer requirements: A limited liability company may be organized by one person. The organizer need not be a natural
person, nor a member. (Section 8912).
Articles of Organization requirements: Articles of Organization are referred to as a Certificate of Organization and must containthe following: (1) name of company, (2) duration of company, if less than perpetual, (3) company purpose if the company willrender professional services, (4) registered agent name and office address, (5) whether company will be managed by managers or members, and (6) any additional matters. (Section 8913).
Annual report requirement: Yes, Certificate of Annual Registration to the Department of State.
Publication requirement: No.
Effective date of limited liability company organization: On the date of official approval of Certificate of Organization, the company becomes a legal entity and the members are shielded from personal liability. In addition, the effective date may be delayed to a date stated in the Certificate of Organization. (Section 8914(b)).
Membership requirements: Minimum number required is one. The member may be a natural person or a business entity. (Section 8912).
Other: None.
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