Licensed professionals & PBC
Pennsylvania Professional & Public Benefit Corporations
Pennsylvania offers Professional Service Corporations under 15 Pa.C.S. Chapter 29 (§§ 2901–2925) and Public Benefit Corporations (PBCs) under 15 Pa.C.S. Chapter 33 (§§ 3301–3331) ($125 state + $149 service = $274 total).
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What to know before you file
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.
Official source: Pennsylvania Consolidated StatutesPublic Benefit Corporations — §§ 361–368
A PBC charter states a specific public benefit. Directors balance stockholder, stakeholder, and public benefit interests.
Official source: Pennsylvania Consolidated StatutesFrequently asked questions
Non-licensed consulting, SaaS, AI, and holding companies can use a standard Pennsylvania LLC (§ 18-201) or C-Corp (§ 102).
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of State$109 minimum state fee + $149 Basic service = $274 total.
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