Flat-Fee Program
Incorporation and LLC Business Formation
This program was created to give the public a fixed fee option for the formation of a small business entity for one person (Incorporation, 1 shareholder or LLC Business Formation, 1 person). Small business formations involving more than one person are not eligible for this program. The flat fee is $975 and covers all costs except filing fees, legal advertising fees and search fees paid to government entities. (See chart on next page.) To get a referral, call the Lawyer Referral Service at 215-238-6333.
The legal work covered for the $975 flat fee is:
INCORPORATION, 1 Shareholder:
- Check Corporate Name Availability (Up to 3 Names)
- Prepare and File Articles of Incorporation and New Entity Docketing Statement
- Prepare Bylaws
- Prepare Organizational Minutes
- Issue Stock Certificates
- Assist in Obtaining Federal Tax Identification Number
- Assist with Any Necessary Advertising
LLC BUSINESS FORMATION, 1 Person:
- Check LLC Name Availability (Up to 3 Names)
- Prepare and File Certificate of Organization and New Entity Docketing Statement
- Prepare Operating Agreement
- Prepare Organizational Minutes
- Issue Membership Certificates
- Assist in Obtaining Federal Tax Identification Number
INCORPORATION ― Additional costs (approximate) | |
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Articles of Incorporation | $125 |
Corporation Name Availability Search Fee (3 names) | $15 |
Fictitious Name Registration | $70 |
Accounting/Taxation Advice | Varies |
Legal Advertising | Varies |
Obtain corporate kit and seal | Varies |
LLC BUSINESS FORMATION ― Additional costs (approximate) | |
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Certificate of Organization | $125 |
LLC Name Availability Search Fee (3 names) | $15 |
Fictitious Name Registration | $70 |
Annual Registration (restricted professional companies only) | At least $500 |
Accounting/Taxation Advice | Varies |

Interested in this flat-fee program? Call us to connect with a lawyer.
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