Fictitious Name Registration
If your business does not begin with your last name, you must register the trade name with the state. To inquire whether your proposed business name is available, or to request registration forms, contact:

Pennsylvania Corporation Bureau
P.O. Box 8722
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722 www.paopen4business.state.pa.us
1-717-787-1057

Small fee plus costs for advertising the business name in selected newspapers.

Philadelphia City Tax Number
The Philadelphia Department of Revenue will issue Philadelphia tax number, and can provide information about City business taxes. To obtain an application, call 215-686-6600.

Business Privilege License
Anyone conducting business in Philadelphia must obtain a Business Privilege License. (Hint: A City Tax Number is required with the application). Contact:

Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I)
License Issuance Unit
1401 JFK Blvd.
Concourse Level
Philadelphia, PA 19102
www.phila.gov/li
215-686-2488

One time Fee = $300
Also consult L & I to determine if your business type or location requires any additional Licenses, Permits, or Zoning.

Federal Employer Identification
Any corporation or partnership, or a sole proprietor who plans on hiring employees, must obtain a Federal ID Number by filing IRS Form SS-4. For information, or to obtain the form, call or visit:

Internal Revenue Service
600 Arch Street
Room 1232
Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.irs.gov
1-800- 829-1040

PA Business Tax Number & Registration
One State form, the “PA Enterprise Registration Form” registers a business to collect Sales Tax, PA Employee Tax Withholding, and Unemployment Tax.

Call 215-560-2056 to request the form. Or, to save time, complete the form in person at:

PA Department of Revenue
1400 Spring Garden Street
Room 201
Philadelphia, PA 19130

For questions pertaining only to PA State Unemployment Tax, call 215-560-1828.

Worker’s Compensation Insurance
Workers’ Compensation insurance is required, and may be purchased from your insurance agent or from the state. Contact:

PA Dept. of Labor and Industry
State Worker’s Insurance Fund
444 N. 3rd Street
6th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-560-1860

Bucks County Resources
Bucks County Economic Development Corporation:
Phone 215-348-9031, www.bcedc.com
This site provides county resource links and county demographics. The Small Business Resource Guide is available that includes a comprehensive listing and contact information for local, county, and state resources

Chester County Resources
Chester County Department of Community Development:
Phone 610-344-6900, www.chesco.org
This site provides county demographic information, procurement, real estate information, links to business resources and organizations, local municipalities, and county government offices.

Delaware County Resources
Delaware County Commerce Center:
Phone 610-566-2225, www.delcopa.org
This site is a one-stop resource for economic development agencies, authorities and resources in Delaware County.

Montgomery County Resources
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation:
Phone 610-272-5000, www.montcoedc.com
This is the resource site for Montgomery County economic assistance and development for business. This site contains information and links to demographics, state and local taxes, and business resources.

Philadelphia County Resources
business.phila.gov
This resource site provides information regarding Business Services and Economic Inclusion within the City of Philadelphia.
This site provides detailed information, forms and resources related to planning, starting and running a business.

Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
pidc-pa.org
This resource site provides information about economic development initiatives including financing programs and real estate services in the Philadelphia region.