Success! You are well on your way to registering your business. Based on your answers, we have created a checklist with step-by-step guidance for registering your business. NOTE: Different responses may yield different steps. If you wish to try again, please create a new checklist, edit this checklist, or go back to beginning.
The information below is a guide and should not take the place of legal and/or tax advice. We recommend consulting with a lawyer, accountant, and insurance agent when forming a business.
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| Pre-Registration Steps – Complete these steps prior to registering your business. | ||
| Step 1 | Some institutions may have requirements beyond those required by the Commonwealth. Check with your bank or financial institution and insurance company regarding their requirements to open an account. | |
| Step 2 | For information about applicable local taxes, zoning requirements, local licenses, local permits, and any other local regulations, please contact your locality and county governments. These contacts will be determined by the business address you entered. | |
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Conclusion – Review the information below after you’ve completed the steps above. Don’t forget to obtain any local licenses, permits, and/or special licenses that may be necessary based on your business activity, as determined in the pre-registration section of the checklist. Once you’ve completed all the steps on the checklist and received any necessary licenses and/or permits, you should be ready to operate! Federal Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirement for Foreign Businesses Businesses formed under the law of a foreign country are required to report beneficial ownership information to the federal government. Please visit the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting FAQs website for more information. |
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Additional Resources: PA Commonwealth agencies have grants and funding for business(es), non-profit organizations, and specialty programs. See how you might be able to benefit from the many programs available. |
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) provide confidential consulting, free and low-cost training, and ongoing training to entrepreneur’s and small businesses starting and growing a business in Pennsylvania. |
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If you require additional assistance or have any questions regarding your Business Registration Checklist, email us using the electronic contact form or call us at 1-833-722-6778, Option 0. |
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