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Compare Professional Service Corporations for licensed practitioners with Public Benefit Corporations for mission-driven businesses ($274 Basic total).
Pennsylvania Department of State ↗Professional Service Corporations — 15 Pa.C.S. Chapter 29 (§§ 2901–2925)
Licensed practitioners must confirm permitted entity types, ownership, and names with their Pennsylvania licensing authority.
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes ↗Public Benefit Corporations — §§ 361–368
A PBC charter states a specific public benefit. Directors balance stockholder, stakeholder, and public benefit interests.
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes ↗Your preparation checklist
- Confirm LLC, standard C-Corp, Venture 10M-Share C-Corp, or Series LLC
- Clear Pennsylvania ICIS entity name
- Designate physical Pennsylvania Registered Agent
- File Certificate of Formation ($110) or Incorporation ($109)
- Execute Operating Agreement or Bylaws; review 30-day § 83(b) election
- Calendar March 1 corporation report or June 1 LLC tax
Pennsylvania PC & PBC Statutory Lookup
Pennsylvania PC & PBC Statutory Lookup
PA Restricted Professional LLC (15 Pa.C.S. § 8891) or Professional Corporation (15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 29). PA Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs (BPOA). Members must hold active PA licenses; restricted professional LLCs file the April 15 DSCB:15-8998 registration ($610 per licensed member).
PA State Board (Chiropractic) ↗Keep the requirements separate.
| Requirement | Rule / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Service Corporations — 15 Pa.C.S. Chapter 29 (§§ 2901–2925) | Licensed practitioners must confirm permitted entity types, ownership, and names with their Pennsylvania licensing authority. | Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes ↗ |
| Public Benefit Corporations — §§ 361–368 | A PBC charter states a specific public benefit. Directors balance stockholder, stakeholder, and public benefit interests. | Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes ↗ |
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15 Pa.C.S. Chapter 29 & Chapter 33. Compare Professional Service Corporations for licensed practitioners with Public Benefit Corporations for mission-driven businesses ($274 Basic total).
Pennsylvania Department of State ↗Non-licensed consulting, SaaS, AI, and holding companies can use a standard Pennsylvania LLC (§ 18-201) or C-Corp (§ 102).
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