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Following is an abbreviated guide to some state license, permit and tax requirements. Complete details on these requirements, possible exemptions and extensions, as well as on-line services may be found on the contact site listed in the guide, at PA Open for Business, or at PA PowerPort. |
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Air Pollution Control |
Facilities emitting gases or particles into the air; facilities with specified air emission units |
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection Harrisburg: 717.787.6239 NW Regional Office: 814.332.6945 |
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Alcoholic Beverage |
Facilities and businesses involved with beverage alcohol |
PA Liquor Control Board Harrisburg: 717.787.7637 |
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| Infrastructure |
Building Permits - Uniform Construction Code |
All commercial construction, sign constructions, demolitions |
PA Dept of Labor and Industry Harrisburg: 717.772.3396 |
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| Life Style |
Business, Professional and Occupational Licenses & Permits |
PA Dept. of State Harrisburg: 717.787.6458 |
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Certificates of Authority |
Corporations doing business in PA but incorporated elsewhere |
PA Dept. of State Harrisburg: 717.787.1057 |
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Certificates of Organization |
Any Limited Liability corporation |
PA Dept. of State Harrisburg: 717.787.1057 |
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Certificate of Public Convenience |
Motor carriers using five-axle tractor trailers to transport ashes, rubbish, excavate and road construction materials in intrastate commerce |
PA Public Utility Commission Harrisburg: 717.787.1740 |
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Child Labor Work Permits |
All employers |
PA Dept of Labor and Industry Harrisburg: 717.772.3396 |
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Contractor Licenses |
Contractors providing asbestos and lead removal services |
PA Dept of Labor and Industry Harrisburg: 717.772.3396 |
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Drug, Device and Cosmetic |
Any business manufacturing, distributing or retailing drugs, medical devices and/or medicated cosmetics |
PA Dept. of Health Harrisburg: 717.787.4779 |
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Elevator Inspection Certifications |
All third party agencies that inspect elevators and other lifting devices for compliance with uniform construction code |
PA Dept of Labor and Industry Harrisburg: 717.772.3396 |
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Fictitious Name |
Any entity or entities which conduct business in PA under an assumed or fictitious name |
PA Dept. of State, Corporation Bureau Harrisburg: 717.787.1057 |
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Fire, Panic, Universal Accessibility |
Every building erected or adapted for public use and/or occupancy |
PA Dept of Labor and Industry Harrisburg: 717.772.3396 |
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Foreign Business Corporation |
Any corporation currently incorporated under any law other than those of Pennsylvania |
PA Dept. of State, Corporation Bureau Harrisburg: 717.787.1057 |
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Hauling |
PA Dept. of Transportation NW Region: 814.678.7075 |
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Hazardous Waste |
Companies generating hazardous waste, residual waste and universal waste |
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection Harrisburg: 717.787.6239 NW Regional Office: 814.332.6945 |
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Incorporation |
Organizations forming corporations in Pennsylvania |
PA Dept. of State, Corporation Bureau Harrisburg: 717.787.1057 |
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Partnerships |
Organizations developing a business partnership in Pennsylvania |
PA Dept. of State, Corporation Bureau Harrisburg: 717.787.1057 |
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Water and Wastewater |
Operators and owners of regulated and wastewater systems |
PA Dept. of Environmental Protection Harrisburg: 717.787.6239 NW Regional Office: 814.332.6945 |
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Agricultural Cooperative Association |
Imposed in lieu of other corporation taxes and certain excise taxes |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Alternative Fuels |
Imposed on all alternative fuels used to propel vehicles on public highways |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise |
Corporations with capital stock, joint stock associations, limited liability companies, business trusts and entities formed under PA laws or under another jurisdiction and doing business in PA |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Corporate Net Income |
Domestic and foreign corporations doing business in PA, having capital or property used in PA, or owning property in PA |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Electric Cooperative Corporation |
Imposed in lieu of other corporation taxes and certain excise taxes |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Financial Institution Taxes |
Various classes of financial institutions are subject to three different taxes |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Gross Premiums |
Domestic and foreign companies except purely mutual beneficial associations and non-profit hospital and medical associations |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Gross Receipts |
Imposed on various transportation, communication and utility companies |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Liquid Fuels and Fuels |
Imposed on all liquid fuels and fuels used or sold and delivered by distributors in the Commonwealth |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Malt Beverage |
Levied on malt or brewed beverages manufactured and sold for use in PA, or manufactured outside of PA but sold for importation or use in PA. Imposed on consumer but manufacturers, distributors and importers must remit the tax. |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Motor Carriers Road Tax / IFTA |
Imposed on fuel consumed by qualified motor vehicle operators within PA |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Mutual Thrift |
Savings institutions, savings banks, savings and loan associations, and building and loan associations conducting business in PA |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Oil Company Franchise Tax |
Imposed on all taxable liquid fuels and fuels to be remitted by distributors |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Personal Income Tax |
Levied against taxable income of resident and non-resident individuals, estates and trusts, partnerships, S corporations, business trusts and limited liability companies that are not taxed as corporations for federal purposes |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Public Utility Realty Tax |
Imposed on certain entities furnishing utility services that are regulated by PA Public Utility Commission or any similar regulatory body |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Sales and Use Tax |
Imposed on retail sale, consumption, rental or use of tangible property in PA, and on certain services relating to such property |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Shares Tax |
Every federal or state chartered bank and trust company having capital stock; domestic title insurance companies |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Surplus Line Agents |
Licensed surplus line agents procuring insurance from a non-registered/authorized with PA insurance company |
PA Dept of Revenue |
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Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County 764 Bessemer Street, Suite 101 Meadville PA 16335 814-333-2299 12/21/2007 |
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