Venture startup charter
Pennsylvania Venture 10,000,000-Share Startup C-Corp ($424 Total)
Engineered for YC, Seed, and Series A startups: 10,000,000 Common Shares at $0.00001 par value, founder Restricted Stock Purchase Agreements, IRC § 83(b) Election packet, and IRC § 1202 QSBS checklist.
Last content review: October 26, 2026
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10,000,000 Common Shares @ $0.00001 Par Value
Aggregate par value $100; $109 minimum initial state fee. Franchise tax depends on issued shares and gross assets, with a $400 Assumed Par Value minimum.
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of StateDGCL §§ 102(b)(7) & 122(17) + 30-Day IRC § 83(b) Kit
Includes exculpation and opportunity-waiver provisions, Action of Incorporator, Bylaws, Founder RSPAs, and § 83(b) election form.
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of StatePennsylvania fees & franchise tax
Pennsylvania Act 122 Annual Report Calculator (15 Pa.C.S. § 146)
Filing window
Jan 1 – Sept 30
PA state fee
$7
Corp USA filing fee
$99
Total
$106
First report due in 2026. Starting with 2027 non-filers, the Department of State may administratively dissolve or cancel entities that miss the report; a 6-month cure window follows the DOS notice.
File my Act 122 Annual Report — $106Pennsylvania Startup & Newspaper Publication Cost Calculator
PA DOS state fee
$125
Newspaper publication (The Legal Intelligencer + general paper)
$0
Corp USA package
$149
Estimated total
$274
Publication figures are estimates ($240–$485 range); newspapers set their own rates.
Start my Pennsylvania filingFrequently asked questions
The 30-day statutory deadline cannot be extended. Consult a tax adviser before relying on any election.
Official source: Internal Revenue Service (IRS)Eligibility depends on IRC § 1202 active-business, gross-asset, issuance-date, and holding-period requirements; it is not automatic.
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Corp USA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.