We recommend that anyone who wishes to open a new business in Pennsylvania carefully review the Small Business Start-Up Guide below. This will help direct you in the right path if you are not familiar with the process of starting a new business. The guide is filled with external links that will aid in finding the proper legal forms, fees, other organizations and help groups, etc. The guide also contains an interactive table of contents and collapsible sections.
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Once you are ready to get rolling, the Business Plan Template below will assist with laying out all the details of your new business. However, it is recommended to review the Small Business Start-Up Guide before doing so.
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Here is a table with the necessary forms, based off organizational structure, to get your business established.
Links to the forms will also be provided underneath the table.
Links to the forms will also be provided underneath the table.
Sole proprietorship |
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Partnership |
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Limited Partnership (LP) |
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limited liability partnership (llp) |
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limited liability company (llc) |
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corporation |
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s corporation |
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Whether you're looking to start a business or expand an existing company, the Chamber is always here to help. Visit this page for all your business needs or call us at 724-465-2511 for more assistance.
Interest continues to grow about the new overtime rule that goes into effect on December 1, 2016. To learn more about guidance for private employers on the changes to exemptions in the overtime rule click the pdf's below:
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Business Information Links
Business Assistance
Get Training for Your Employees http://www.wednetpa.com/ Need Help Starting a Small Business http://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforBusinesses/Documents/rev-588.pdf "How to Start a Small Business" http://www.thesmallbusinessforce.com/free/ |