PCs and PLLCs For Professionals

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To start your own practice as a licensed professional, leave your number in the form below. You will receive a call from one of our attorneys to discuss professional entity filing.

What Makes a Professional Company Different

A PLLC AND PC HAVE KEY DIFFERENCES THAT DIFFERENTIATE THEM FROM STANDARD BUSINESS ENTITIES

When deciding the right legal structure for your company, consult Fisher Stone Law. Our professional entity filing lawyers will take charge of this time-consuming process, reviewing your business and informing you of your options. You’ll receive astute guidance on the right path for your company.

For Licensed Professionals

PLLCs and PCs are business entities for those with a license or degree in specific fields. This includes health service fields, attorneys, and many others.

Department of Education Approval

The state’s Department of Education must review the business and the license of each owner before it will approve the company for operation.

Much More Difficult To Form

Because the Department of Education reviews each business, the process takes much longer, around 5-8 weeks. In addition, it has more naming restrictions.

Do I need a PLLC or PC for my business?

HELP ME DECIDE

Step 1: Answer a few questions and provide us a license.

Step 2: We file everything with the state and DOE.

Step 3: Your company has been formed!

Types of Professions That Need A Professional Company

Well-versed in professional company formation, our attorneys will help you determine if your LLC or corporation should be a PLLC or PC instead.

Health Services

Acupuncture
Athletic Trainer
Audiology
Certified Behavior Analyst Assistant
Chiropractic
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Creative Art therapy
Cytotechnologist
Dental/Dentistry
Dietetics/Nutrition
Histological Technician
Licensed Behavior Analyst
Licensed Clinical Social Work
Licensed Master Social Work
Licensed Practical Nursing
Marriage and Family Therapy
Massage Therapy
Medical Physics
Medicine
Mental Health Counseling
Midwifery
Nurse Practitioner
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ophthalmic Dispensing
Optometry
Perfusion
Pharmacy

Health Services (Continued)

Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
Podiatry
Polysomnographic Technology
Psychology
Psychoanalyst
Registered Physician Assistant
Registered Professional Nursing
Registered Specialist Assistant
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Speech-Language Pathology

Design Professions

Architecture
Geology
Interior Design
Land Surveying
Landscape Architecture
Professional Engineering

Other Professions

Attorney
Certified Public Accountancy
Certified Shorthand Reporting
Public Accountancy
Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Technology

Professionals who we’ve helped form practices for…

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I couldn’t ask for a better team to work with. Very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Fisher Stone Attorneys to anyone.

Kettia Jean Pierre

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Amazing service. The attorneys were incredibly knowledgeable and professional. Couldn’t have asked for a more seamless and painless legal experience. Highly recommended!

Eric Balsim

Frequently Asked Questions

If you think your business will need a PLLC or PC, check out these frequently asked questions. If you’re ready to speak to an attorney, you can fill out the form and speak to a professional company formation lawyer.

What’s the difference between an LLC and a PLLC?Zachary Hanby2021-05-07T17:07:52-04:00

What’s the difference between an LLC and a PLLC?

An LLC is the most popular type of business entity, as it offers pass through taxation and Limited Liability Protection. If you are a licensed professional, you may need a PLLC instead. The reason being, the Department of Education monitors licensed professionals, so when forming a business, the Department of Education requires extra steps and verification before one can practice under their license. Once formed PLLCs and Professional Corporations act exactly the same as normal LLCs and Corporations in their day-to-day operations. For more specific requirements of a PLLC, please contact our office to speak to one of our attorneys.

Am I allowed to practice under a normal Corporation or LLC?Zachary Hanby2021-05-07T17:09:21-04:00

Am I allowed to practice under a normal Corporation or LLC?

If you are a licensed professional, you may need a Professional Company instead. We have a running list of professions that need a Professional Company you can check. To be completely certain if you are required to start a PLLC or PC, you should speak to a lawyer. Operating under a normal LLC or PC may put your license in danger of revocation and put you in danger of legal repercussions.

Are there any naming restrictions for PCs and PLLCs?Zachary Hanby2021-05-07T17:11:18-04:00

Are there any naming restrictions for PCs and PLLCs?

Yes, there are the regular naming requirements for Corporations and LLCs that Professional Companies must follow, but the Department of Education also has specific naming rules as well.

How long does the process of forming a professional company take?Zachary Hanby2021-05-07T17:14:28-04:00

How long does the process of forming a professional company take?

The process usually takes between 5-8 weeks, but that number can vary depending on the Department of Education. Regular LLCs and Corporations can be formed in a single day, while PLLCs and PCs have a much longer process or review.