Philadelphia Incorporation Attorneys

The Philadelphia business law attorneys of Erik B. Jensen P.C. will assist you in forming your corporation and providing legal guidance throughout the incorporation process.

Forming a Corporation - What's Involved

In general, once you have decided to form a corporation, you need to choose which kind – an S-corp, C-corp, or limited liability corporation. Our attorneys can provide you with advice on which type of incorporation would be best for your planned business.

Articles of Incorporation

You will need to write up and file Articles of Incorporation. These spell out the fundamental information about your corporation, such as:

1. The name of the corporation
2. The purpose of the corporation
3. Number and types of authorized shares
4. Shareholder names
5. Names and addresses of the officers and directors
6. The name of the authorized agent
7. The name of the person incorporating the business

These Articles Are Then Filed with the PA Secretary of State's Office

The Bylaws

The bylaws are spelled out in a document and used to regulate how your corporation will be run. It covers things such as when and how often shareholder and Board of Directors will be held, as well as issues regarding proper voting procedures.

The First Director's Meeting

The minutes of the first Board of Directors’ meeting will be prepared in advance and cover all the business that will be conducted at that meeting. These will include adoption of the bylaws, issuance of corporate shares, granting authority to open a bank account and begin conducting business as an official corporation.

There are other steps to be taken, depending on the kind of incorporation chosen and Pennsylvania state law. The Philadelphia law firm of Erik B. Jensen P.C. will assist you with each step required to incorporate, so that the process runs as smoothly and quickly as possible.

Call our incorporation lawyers toll-free at 866-840-4893 or by completing our quick contact web form.

We serve the Philadelphia, PA area, including Drexel Hill, Chester, Springfield, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Chester County, Philadelphia County, and surrounding areas, as well as Bellmawr, Camden, Cherry Hill, Camden County, Salem County, Gloucester County, Burlington County, and surrounding areas throughout southern New Jersey.