Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
800-362-2050

Sales and used tax form-tax ID#
215-560-2056

Pennsylvania Department of State Corporation Bureau
717-787-1057

Fictitious Name Search
717-787-1057

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Employer Identification Number Information
800-829-3676

(SS-4 Form)
800-829-4933

Federal Tax Inquires
800-829-1040

Legal Assistance for Small Businesses
The Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic
215-898-8044

Temple University Small Business Development Center Legal Clinic
215-204-7282

Small Business Counseling Program at Rutgers University
609-225-6372

Federal Small Business Administration
Small Business Support Center
215-790-5005

Entrepreneurial Assistance Office
Small Business Resource Center
717-783-5700

For business assistance, information on state and federal regulations, and more
800-280-3801


Minority Business Advocate
Assistance for minority entrepreneurs who are starting businesses and more
717-787-9147

Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority
Assistance obtaining loans for minority businesses and more
717-783-1127

Pennsylvania Minority & Women's Enterprise Office
(Obtain application for state certification)
717-787-7380

Women's Business Advocate
717-787-3339

Mayor's Business Action Team (MBAT)
A "one-stop shop" to assist and support Philadelphia business with information and referrals
215-686-7300

The Delaware County Commerce Center
610-566-2225

Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Department of Commerce
215-686-6372

Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation
Provides financial, technical and managerial assistance to qualified entrepreneurs
215-790-2200