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Forming a professional entity

Professional corporations (PCs) and professional limited liability companies (PLLCs) are corporations and limited liability companies organized to provide professional services in industries that require a state license in order to practice.

Why it's important:

What services constitute professional services are defined by state law, and differ from state to state. But typically they are professions that require a license, such as:

• Accountants
• Architects
• Chiropractors
• Dentists
• Doctors
• Lawyers

Additionally, a PC or PLLC must typically be organized to solely provide the services of the licensed practitioners.

Features and Benefits:

Forming a PC or PLLC involves additional steps, such as:
• Approval of the incorporation by the appropriate state licensing body for the owner’s or owners’ profession
• Signature on the incorporation documents of a licensed professional as the incorporator or organizer In addition to preparing the incorporation documents and filing them with the appropriate state agency, Incorp Concierge seeks the necessary approvals and addresses any other extra requirements imposed by your intended state of incorporation.

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Key Benefits

PCs and PLLCs offer many of the same advantages as regular corporations and LLCs, but PCs are typically taxed differently than regular C corporations, imposing a flat tax on earnings.

Setting Up a Professional Service Business

Keep in Mind

The professional limited liability company (PLLC) entity type is not recognized in all states. To see if your intended state of incorporation allows PLLCs, check the LLC formation information in our state guides.

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