填写宾州公司（包括非营利公司）年度报告步骤
从2025年开始，宾州注册的公司（包括非营利公司）需要每年填报一个简单的年度报告表。年费7美元，但非营利公司不需要付费。
该指南是关于如何在宾州政府网站填写公司的年度报告。
填报之前，公司的股东或董事会需要确定以下信息：公司注册地址、公司运营业务地址、一个到数个 Governor的名字（通常是董事）、一个到数个行政官员的名字和职位（比如总经理）。
1. 登录（Login）州政府电子报表网站 file.dos.pa.gov。如以前没建立过账户，需要先注册（Register）一个账户。
2. 点击 “填报年度报告 Complete Annual Report“，然后继续点击 “Continue to BFS“。
3. 搜索你要填报的公司名称，可以只搜索不完全的名称。
依次填写上述公司信息。
在宾州填写公司年度报告里的 governor 由谁指定
在宾夕法尼亚州提交公司年度报告时，“governor”（管理者）一词指的是根据宾夕法尼亚州法律（特别是《宾夕法尼亚州合并法规》第15卷）定义的在公司中具有管理角色的人员，例如董事。根据2022年第122号法案的要求，从2025年开始提交的年度报告需要至少列出一名“governor”，连同公司名称、注册办公地址和主要官员等其他信息。
谁有权指定这个“governor”？
指定年度报告中“governor”的权力通常由公司的领导层掌握，具体来说是董事会或授权的官员，这取决于公司章程和治理结构：
董事会：在大多数公司中，董事会是负责监督公司运营和做出高层决策的主要管理机构。根据宾夕法尼亚州法律（15 Pa.C.S. § 1721），董事被视为“governor”，因为他们对公司的方向行使权力。除非公司章程另有规定，董事会集体有权通过正式决议或非正式协议指定一名成员作为年度报告中列出的“governor”。
授权官员：如果公司章程或董事会将此责任委派给某人，某位官员（例如总裁、首席执行官或秘书）可以在准备和提交报告时指定“governor”。根据宾夕法尼亚州法律，任何“授权人”都可以签署并提交年度报告（根据州务部的指导），这意味着有权代表公司行事的官员可以做出这一决定，特别是在负责合规事务时。
公司章程或政策：公司内部管理文件（公司设立章程或章程）可能明确规定谁负责指定年度报告中的“governor”。例如，一些章程可能将此任务分配给董事会主席、总裁或特定委员会。如果您的公司有这样的规定，则以此为准。
实际操作：在实践中，准备年度报告的人——通常是公司秘书或指定代理人——会与董事会或管理层协商，确认应列出谁作为“governor”。所列的“governor”必须是真实存在且目前担任管理角色的人，通常是董事。
如果没有明确指定怎么办？
如果公司尚未正式指定某人，且章程未作说明，则董事会作为默认的管理机构，隐含拥有决定权。在较小的公司中，如果董事会仅由一人组成，这一职责可能非正式地落在总裁或唯一董事身上。宾夕法尼亚州务部并未规定公司内部由谁来选择“governor”，只要求必须列出一名，因此这一决定由公司内部治理决定。
确认步骤：
查看章程：检查公司章程中是否有关于年度报告提交或指定“governor”的具体指导。
董事会行动：如果不清楚，董事会可以通过决议指定一名“governor”（例如某位具体董事）用于提交。
默认选择董事：如果没有其他指示，可以列出一名现任董事，因为他们根据15 Pa.C.S. § 102的法律定义（“governor”是指如董事这样具有重大管理责任的人）符合资格。
对于您在2025年6月30日之前提交的年度报告（适用于公司），请确保所列“governor”在提交日期时是准确的。如果您不确定已指定了谁，请咨询您的董事会或负责合规的官员——最终，他们有权做出决定。
In the context of a Pennsylvania corporation annual report, the term "governor" refers to a person who has a governing role within the corporation, such as a director, as defined under Pennsylvania law (specifically, Title 15 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes). The annual report, mandated by Act 122 of 2022 and effective for filings starting in 2025, requires the identification of at least one "governor" among other details like the corporation’s name, registered office address, and principal officers.
Who Has the Power to Identify the "Governor"?
The power to identify the "governor" for the annual report typically rests with the corporation’s leadership, specifically the board of directors or an authorized officer, depending on the corporation’s bylaws and governance structure:
Board of Directors: In most corporations, the board of directors is the primary governing body responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and making high-level decisions. Under Pennsylvania law (15 Pa.C.S. § 1721), directors are considered "governors" because they exercise authority over the corporation’s direction. The board collectively has the inherent power to designate one of its members as the "governor" to be listed on the annual report, either by formal resolution or informal agreement, unless the bylaws specify otherwise.
Authorized Officer: If the bylaws or board delegate this responsibility, an officer (e.g., the president, CEO, or secretary) may identify the "governor" when preparing and filing the report. Pennsylvania law allows "any authorized person" to sign and file the annual report (per the Department of State’s guidance), implying that an officer with authority to act on behalf of the corporation can make this call, especially if tasked with compliance duties.
Bylaws or Corporate Policy: The corporation’s internal governing documents (articles of incorporation or bylaws) may explicitly outline who identifies the "governor" for reporting purposes. For example, some bylaws might assign this to the board chair, the president, or a specific committee. If your corporation has such a provision, it governs the process.
Practical Execution: In practice, the person preparing the annual report—often the corporate secretary or a designated agent—consults with the board or management to confirm who should be listed. The "governor" named must be a real person (not a title or entity) actively serving in a governing role, typically a director.
What If No One Is Specified?
If the corporation hasn’t formally designated someone and the bylaws are silent, the board of directors, as the default governing authority, implicitly holds the power to decide. In smaller corporations, this might informally fall to the president or sole director if the board consists of one person. The Pennsylvania Department of State doesn’t dictate who within the corporation chooses the "governor," only that one must be named, leaving it to internal corporate governance.
Steps to Confirm:
Check Bylaws: Review your corporation’s bylaws for any specific guidance on annual report filings or identifying governors.
Board Action: If unclear, the board can pass a resolution naming the "governor" (e.g., a specific director) for the filing.
Default to a Director: Absent other instructions, list a current director, as they legally qualify as a "governor" under 15 Pa.C.S. § 102 (defining "governor" as a person like a director with material management responsibility).
For your filing due by June 30, 2025 (for corporations), ensure the named "governor" is accurate as of the filing date. If you’re unsure who’s been designated, consult with your board or the officer handling compliance—ultimately, they’re the ones empowered to settle it.