Pennsylvania Merger Information
Mergers are business agreements designed to combine two or more entities into a single surviving entity. This process is complex and typically involves filing applications with several government agencies. See the information below for details on filing merger documents with the secretary of state.
For Domestic Corporations:
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
For Domestic Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $70 plus $40 for each association that is a party to the merger. |
For Domestic Nonprofit Corporations:
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
For Domestic Limited Partnerships:
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $70 plus $40 for each association that is a party to the merger. |
For Domestic Limited Liability Partnerships:
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $70 plus $40 for each association that is a party to the merger. |
For Domestic Limited Liability Limited Partnerships:
| Agency: | Pennsylvania Department of State - Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations - Business Program |
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $70 plus $40 for each association that is a party to the merger. |
Acquisition - When one company purchases ownership of another company.
Consolidation - Occurs when two or more companies merge and a new entity is formed as a result. (Some states now classify consolidations as mergers for filings purposes.)
Merger - When two or more companies combine and one of the companies becomes the surviving entity.
