How Do I Register a Foreign Entity in Pennsylvania?
If your business entity was created in a jurisdiction other than Pennsylvania and you want to conduct business here, you must obtain a special permission certificate and go through a specific process before doing business. This procedure is known as "Foreign Qualification," which entails submitting the Request for Certificate of Authorization and the enrollment declaration to the Pennsylvania Department of State.
To register a foreign corporation in Pennsylvania, you must submit a Pennsylvania Application for Certificate of Authority to the Pennsylvania Department of State's Corporation Bureau. The document can be sent by mail, in person, or over the Internet.
The Pennsylvania Department of State does not require paperwork from the home state to approve a foreign qualifying application. Remember that to be in good standing; a foreign entity must designate and keep a registered agent in Pennsylvania on file at all times. To file an Application for Certificate of Authority, a foreign Pennsylvania corporation must pay $250.
In the following, we will help you submit an application for issuing a certificate of authorization and registering a foreign corporation in Pennsylvania.
Guide to Registering a Foreign Corporation in Pennsylvania
What is the Cost of Registering a Foreign Corporation in Pennsylvania?
For online filing
For standard processing
For a non-profit
How Long Does it Take to Get a Pennsylvania Certificate of Authority?
Online Processing: 7-10 business days
Standard Processing: 13-15 business days
In-Person Processing: 1-2 business days
How to Get a Certificate of Qualification from Pennsylvania?
After submitting the form, the applicant will be authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Department will not provide the applicant with a certificate of authorization. In addition, you will receive a postal confirmation letter with an entity number and publication instructions.
What Forms Must I Submit to Pennsylvania to Qualify for My Out-of-state Corporation?
The Application for Certificate of Authority form
Docketing Statement and the filing fee are required.
*Additional forms may be necessary on a case-by-case basis.
Will My Corporation Require a Registered Agent in Pennsylvania?
A Northwest registered agent will be required and you will receive your online account, through which you will be able to track all of your report's due dates and the dates when your service will expire, and all received papers will be posted to your account so that you have a clear overview. If you receive a lawsuit, an email is sent to four persons, including your lawyer, so that the case can be thoroughly reviewed. It is critical to note that the pricing is permanently fixed and that there are no additional expenses for any adjustments.
How Can I Apply for a Pennsylvania Certificate of Authority?
E-mail
In Person
Online
What is the Name of the State Agency that Accepts Out-of-state Registration?
Pennsylvania Department of State
Corporation Bureau
PO Box 8722,
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722
or
401 North Street, Room 206
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717)787-1057
Who Must Sign the Foreign Corporation Registration Form?
An authorized officer of the corporation
What about Charges?
To function as your registered agent in Pennsylvania, you'll need to hire a registered agent annually. It's a one-time cost that includes more than other registered agents.
‘’Based on my knowledge and experience, I strongly advise you to inform yourself of the complete procedure that must be followed in order to attain your desired achievement. The process may appear difficult to you; however, if you carefully follow each step, you will be able to receive all of the necessary answers when it comes to registering a foreign company’’. - John
