Pennsylvania LLC Formation Packet

This packet provides jurisdiction-specific legal information and court-ready business formation templates for a Pennsylvania limited liability company. Does not constitute legal advice.

Included Documents

1. Pennsylvania LLC Formation Worksheet.
2. Certificate of Organization checklist.
3. Registered office / CROP intake.
4. Operating agreement starter terms.
5. EIN, licensing, annual report, and recordkeeping checklist.

Authority Map

• 15 Pa.C.S. § 8821 — certificate of organization.
• 15 Pa.C.S. § 8815 — operating agreement.
• 15 Pa.C.S. § 8825 — registered office.
• 15 Pa.C.S. § 8847 — annual report.
• 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 — unsworn falsification to authorities, where applicable.

Filing Sequence

[ ] Choose LLC name.

[ ] Confirm name availability.

[ ] Select registered office or CROP.

[ ] Prepare Certificate of Organization.

[ ] Prepare docketing statement if required by Department of State process.

[ ] File with Pennsylvania Department of State.

[ ] Save entity number and accepted filing.

[ ] Prepare and sign operating agreement.

[ ] Request EIN if needed.

[ ] Open business bank account.

[ ] Check licenses, permits, and tax registrations.

[ ] Calendar annual report.

Required Information

LLC Name: [LLC NAME]

Principal Office: [ADDRESS]

Registered Office / CROP: [ADDRESS OR PROVIDER]

Organizer: [NAME]

Member(s): [NAMES]

Management: [MEMBER-MANAGED / MANAGER-MANAGED]

Effective Date: [DATE]

Business Purpose: [PURPOSE]

Restricted Professional Company: [YES / NO]

Benefit Company Election: [YES / NO]

Use Notes

Pennsylvania LLC formation is an agency filing, not a Court of Common Pleas pleading. Do not use this packet as a substitute for tax, licensing, securities, immigration, bankruptcy, or regulated-profession analysis.

Templates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice.