How would you like to structure your business
  • Business Corporations
    For more details please go to business.pa.gov -> plan -> Choosing a Business Structure -> Corporations Corporations
  • Foreign Associations
    For more details please go to business.pa.gov -> plan -> Choosing a Business Structure -> Foreign Associations Foreign Associations
  • General Partnership
    For more details please go to business.pa.gov -> plan -> Choosing a Business Structure -> General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Partnerships, and Limited Liability Limited Partnerships General Partnership
  • Limited Liability Company
    For more details please go to business.pa.gov -> plan -> Choosing a Business Structure -> Limited Liability Companies and Professional Limited Liability Companies Limited Liability Company
  • Domestic Limited Liability Company
    For more details please go to business.pa.gov -> plan -> Choosing a Business Structure -> Limited Liability Companies and Professional Limited Liability Companies Limited Liability Company
  • Limited Partnership
    For more details please go to business.pa.gov -> plan -> Choosing a Business Structure -> Limited partnership Limited partnership
  • Non-profit corporations
    For more details please go to business.pa.gov -> plan -> Choosing a Business Structure -> Nonprofit Corporations Nonprofit Corporations
  • Sole Proprietor
    For more details please go to business.pa.gov -> plan -> Choosing a Business Structure -> Sole Proprietorships Sole Proprietor
  • Unincorporated Non-profit Associations
    For more details please go to business.pa.gov -> plan -> Choosing a Business Structure -> Nonprofits Unincorporated Non-profit
  • I don't know

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Click icon for additional information on each business structure type. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania cannot advise you regarding which business structure type to choose. If you require additional information, please speak to an attorney or accountant or reach out to a Small Business Development Center (SBDC). A SBDC can assist you with creating a comprehensive business plan, including choosing a business structure. Offices are conveniently hosted at 15 universities and their 49 outreach centers located across PA.