Pennsylvania LLC and Pennsylvania Corporation

Filed with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Department of State Corporations Bureau

Pennsylvania Corporation Names

The Pennsylvania Corporation name must include the word or an abbreviation of a word that indicates that the named entity is a corporation. Examples of a corporate name ending include "Incorporated," " Corporation ," "Company" or "Limited." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

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Director Information

Minimum Number - One or more.
State Residence Requirements - None.
Age Requirements - Directors must be a natural person at least 19 years of age.
Directors are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

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Officer Information

Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

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Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company (LLC) Names

The Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company (Pennsylvania LLC) must use the term "Limited Liability Company", "LLC" or "L.L.C." The word "Limited" may be abbreviated as "Ltd." And the word "Company" as "Co." The name cannot state or imply that the corporation or LLC is formed for purpose other than what is permitted in the articles of incorporation/organization. Also, the name cannot be the same or deceptively similar to any active domestic or foreign corporation or LLC filed with the state.

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Stock Information

The following information about the corporation's capital stock must be included in the articles:
. A statement that the corporation will be organized on a non-stock basis, if applicable.
. If organized on a stock share basis, the aggregate number of shares that the corporation is authorized to issue, a statement of the designations and relative rights of any class or any series, and a statement of authority of the board of directors to change the attributes of any classes or series of stock.

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Registred Agent

A corporation must maintain a registered agent at all times to accept any important service of process from the state. The registered agent must be located and available during regular business hours at a legal address within the state. Pennsylvania prohibits the use of a P.O. Box as your registered agent's address.

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Corporate Records

The stock transfer ledger must be kept at the principal office of the corporation.

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