INSTRUCTIONS: MD APPLICATION FOR SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP AND/OR GENERAL PARTNERSHIP

Use this form to register for a sole proprietorship or general partnership in the state of Maryland. The form will help the state determine if the business needs an identification number with the Department of Assessments and Taxation related to personal property. If you have any questions about this form, you can call (410) 767-4991 or toll free in Maryland at 1-888-246-5941.

“MD Application for Sole Proprietorship and/or General Partnership Step 1”

Provide the owners name on the first line.  Write the federal ID number on the second line.  If the owner does not have an ID number, provide a social security number. 

“MD Application for Sole Proprietorship and/or General Partnership Step 2”

List the federal principal business code number on line 3.  Indicate the trading name on line 4, the mailing address on line 5, and the business location on line 6. 

“MD Application for Sole Proprietorship and/or General Partnership Step 3”

State the nature of business for the SP or GP on line 7.  State “Yes” or “No” on line 8 to indicate if the business is currently active.  Provide the business’ starting date on line 8, and state “Yes” or “No” on line 8 to answer if the business was started new. 

“MD Application for Sole Proprietorship and/or General Partnership Step 1”

If you answer “No” on line 8, provide the name and address of the previous owner on line 9.  State whether or not the owner was incorporated on line 10.  If you state “Yes,” list the Department ID number of the corporation on line 11if known. 

“MD Application for Sole Proprietorship and/or General Partnership Step 4”

Indicate if the business needs a trader’s, construction, other license on line 12.  State if the business owns or leases personal property such as furniture, equipment, machinery, and etc. on line 13.  If you answer “Yes,” provide the estimated value of the personal property on line 14.  If you answer “No” on line 13, declare if you believe you’ll own, lease, or use personal property in the future on line 15. 

“MD Application for Sole Proprietorship and/or General Partnership Step 5”

The owners need to provide their signatures at the bottom of the form along with the business’ telephone number.  Send the form to the following address:

Department of Assessments and Taxation

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

INSTRUCTIONS: PA CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION (LLC)

Use this form to establish a domestic limited liability company in the state of Pennsylvania.  You should consult with an attorney while completing this form.  If you complete the form yourself, type the entries or use black ink. 

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 1”

Make sure you provide a return address and name at the top of this form.  The verified Certificate is returned to this address. 

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 2”

Provide the name of the limited liability company in section 1.  The name needs to include one of the following designations: company, limited, limited liability company, or an appropriate abbreviation. 

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 3”

Enter the address of the limited liability company’s registered office in section 2a along with the county.  In section 2b, list the name of the commercial registered office provider and the county. 

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 4”

List the name and address for each organizer in section 3.  All of the organizers need to provide their signatures on page 2. 

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 5”

If either item does not apply to the limited liability company in section 4 or 5, strike out the words. 

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 6”

If the organizers want to delay the effective date of the limited liability company, provide a specific date in section 6.  If you leave the line blank, the forms become effective once approved by the Department of State. 

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 7”

If the limited liability company offers professional services, describe the services in section 7.  Strike out the words if inapplicable. 

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 8”

If additional provisions are required, attach separate sheets.  All of the organizers need to sign the bottom of this form. 

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 9”

The filing fee for this form is $125.  Make the check payable to Department of State.  You’ll also want to attach the following forms:

·         any necessary government approvals

·         necessary copies of DSCB:17.2.3 (Consent to Appropriation of Name)

·         copy of DSCB:15-134A (Docketing Statement)

“PA Certificate of Organization (LLC) Step 10”

Send the forms to the following address:

Department of State

Corporation Bureau

P.O. Box 8722 Harrisburg, PA 17105-8722

INSTRUCTIONS: WISCONSIN REGISTRATION OF FIRM NAMES (Form WI)

Sole proprietors or general partnerships are required to register the name of their Wisconsin business if it is something other than their real names. This article discusses the form which should be filed in such cases. The form can be found on the website of Dane County and is valid throughout the state. The form must be completed and signed in the presence of a notary public or other licensed official, who will give their title, the date and the date their commission expires. Before filing, confirm no one else in your county is already using this name.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 1: Enter the county where you are appearing in the first blank.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 2: Enter your full name in the second blank.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 3: Give your position within the firm in the third blank.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 4: In the fourth blank, enter the trade name of your business.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 5: In the fifth blank, give the location of your business, including the street address, city, state and zip code.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 6: Indicate with a circle whether the business is maintained by a sole trader, a co-partnership or an association.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 6: In the sixth blank, briefly explain the nature of the business.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 7: Give the name, address and relationship to the business of all people financially interested in the business or involved in the use of the firm name.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 8: In the top right hand area where indicated, give the name and return address of the person completing this form.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 9: At least one of the business owners in question must print and sign this form.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 10: In the bottom left hand corner, the person who drafted this form should print or type their name.

Wisconsin Registration Of Firm Names WI Step 11: Submit the form to your county's Register of Deeds Office. You must include a $30 check or money order for the filing fee.