Limited liability and asset protection for licensed professionals.
Typically, professions where the state requires a license to provide services such as a doctors, lawyers, accountants, architects, and engineers, require the formation of a PLLC. Forming a professional limited liabilty company can help you protect your personal assets against lawsuits , debts, and the negligence or malpractice of your peers.
$109 + state fees
What are the benefits of starting a professional LLC?
Protect your assets
A professional LLC limits your personal liability from ordinary debts and obligations of your business.
Build Credibility
Establishing a professional identity demonstrates that your business is legitimate and here to stay.
Protect your reputation
Forming a professional LLC helps to protect you from personal liability for another employee's negligence.
We handle all of the paperwork
Our filing experts can quickly and accurately file a professional LLC for doctors, accountants, optometrists, and other licensed professionals.
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Why form a Professional LLC?
A Professional Limited Liability Company is a legal structure authorized by some states to limit personal liability for claims related to a co-partner's negligence, error, omission, incompetency, or malfeasance. Unlike a regular corporation, a Professional Limited Liability Company does not absolve a professional for personal liability for his or her own negligence or malpractice. The limit of an individual partner's liability depends on the scope of a given state's PLLC legislation. Some states do not provide for PLLC legislation at all.
But you have a company to manage, and forming a PLLC takes time.
Let MyCorporation save you time and hassle when you use our expert document filing services to take this next step.
- We make Professional Limited Liability Company formation affordable.
Our Professional Limited Liability Company formation services start at just $109 (plus required government fees). Lawyers charge, on an average, over $200 per hour. With our document filing services, you know that your entity will be set up and filed with the state.
- We take the bureaucracy out of forming a Professional Limited Liability Company.
It is true that you can file the documents with the state yourself. However, we have provided this service to hundreds of thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs just like you. We have the experience and know-how and we can take care of all of the details for you. We can do it for you at a price that makes sense for your business. You will save your time and resources. Once you decide to form a C-Corporation, simply fill out our online application and we take care of the rest.
- Help is a phone call away.
Call one of our business filing experts to walk you through the Professional Limited Liability Company formation process. Or, simply answer our online questionnaire. It will take you no more than 10 minutes, or give us a call and we can take your order over the phone. We are an online service, backed by real people.
In summary, a Professional Limited Liability Company has the following benefits:
- A Professional Limited Liability Company provides liability protection. Separation of business and personal assets of the owners is critical. A Professional Limited Liability Company provides for the separation of these assets from other members of the professional group. It does not, however, protect the individual from personal malpractice or negligence.
- Professional Limited Liability Companies apply to certain professionals. Most states provide for PLLCs under certain statutes that allow the corporation to operate with a single member, who is a professional.
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Frequently asked questions
+\ How do I determine the state to form a professional LLC in?
Laws and fees governing LLCs can vary from state to state.
Most of our customers choose to form an LLC in the state in which they are conducting business. This is typically the most simple and cost effective way to operate.
Some customers form their LLC in other states for tax reasons. Any state that you do business in will require you to file a "Foreign Qualification" if you are not forming an LLC in that state. This regulation is state-specific.
Get more details in "Foreign Qualifications"
+\ What kinds of businesses should form a professional LLC?
If your business will be engaging in what your state might call "Professional Services," the Articles of Organization must bear special language and the corporation must be formed pursuant to certain statutory provisions.
"Professional Services" according to most states usually consists of the following activities:
- Medical Services
- Legal Services and Representation
- Accounting and Financial Services
- Architectural Services
- Other services may be included in this list depending on your selected state of incorporation
It is important to note that most states vary in their requirements regarding licensing of professional activities, therefore, we encourage you to seek the advice of an attorney if you fall within the "Professional Services" statute of your state.
Read more about Professional Corporations.
+\ What happens after I form a professional LLC?
To keep your business legally viable after you incorporate, there are a number of steps you may need to follow. You may need to file an Article of Amendment to indicate changes in your company. You also may need to file an Initial or Annual Report, which is a requirement in most states. Our business filing experts can help you process necessary changes to your business.
+\ What is a PLLC and how do I start one?
A PLLC is an LLC structure for licensed professionals that provides personal liability protection while meeting state professional licensing requirements. To start a PLLC, you file Professional Articles of Organization with your state, confirm all members hold the required professional license and obtain any required professional board approval. MyCorporation handles all document preparation and state filing.
+\ Which professions require a PLLC instead of a regular LLC?
In states that recognize the PLLC, licensed professionals commonly required to use the PLLC structure include doctors, lawyers, accountants, engineers, architects, dentists, veterinarians and mental health professionals. Requirements vary by state and MyCorporation provides state-specific PLLC guidance for your profession and location.
+\ What is the PLLC application process?
The PLLC application process involves confirming PLLC availability in your state for your profession, selecting a PLLC name that meets state requirements, preparing and filing Professional Articles of Organization, providing evidence of professional licensure for all members and obtaining any required professional board approval. MyCorporation manages the name selection, document preparation and filing steps as part of its PLLC formation service.
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