Closing a Business in Pennsylvania
To close a business in Pennsylvania, provide the completed form to the Department of State by mail, in person, or fax. You may also file online if you have a customer deposit account.
Steps to close a business depend on its structure and location. Make sure all filing and tax requirements are met by calling the Bureau of Tax Services. Close all tax accounts, including sales tax and withholding. You can do this online through your e-TIDES account under "Enterprise Maintenance".
Notify the IRS the business has closed and file a final return. Cancel any unneeded licenses and permits. Pay remaining premiums to insurers or get a refund if applicable. Tell creditors, customers and associates the business is closed.
With corporations, provide the Articles of Dissolution form. LLCs file the Certificate of Dissolution form. Partnerships submit a statement of dissolution. Notify relevant governmental agencies and file final tax returns for the business structure.
Steps to Close a Business in PA
- Decide to close your business structure.
- File dissolution documents with the Department of State if you have a corporation, LLC, or partnership.
- Cancel licenses, permits, and business name registrations that are no longer needed.
- Pay remaining insurance premiums or request refunds if applicable.
- Notify the IRS that the business is closed and file a final tax return.
Closing Costs for Closing an LLC in PA
To close a business in Pennsylvania, first decide to close your business structure. File dissolution documents with the Department of State if you have a corporation, LLC, or partnership. You can mail, fax, or file online if you have a customer deposit account.
Subsequently, cancel licenses, permits, and business name registrations that are no longer needed. Pay remaining insurance premiums or request refunds if applicable. Notify the IRS that the business is now closed and file a final tax return.
For corporations, provide the completed Articles of Dissolution form to dissolve. LLCs file a Certificate of Dissolution. Partnerships submit a statement of dissolution. Make sure to notify relevant government agencies.