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)
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)
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