Professional Corporations

Forming a Professional Corporation or LLC

Professional corporations (PC) and professional limited liability companies (PLLC) are formed for the purpose of providing professional services. State laws determine what constitutes professional services and this classification often differs from state to state. Call 1-877-6-INCORP to speak to one of our Incorporation Specialists who can assist you with your corporate filings and answer specific questions about your home state.

Professional Services

The meaning of the term "professionals" can vary from state to state, but typically includes professions that require a license-such as doctors, chiropractors, lawyers, dentists, accountants, architects, or engineers. Depending upon your selected state of incorporation, the following activities may be classified as Professional Services.

       Accounting and Financial Services

       Architectural Services

       Legal Services

       Medical Services

Naming a Professional Entity

Have you noticed the initials P.C. or P.A. when visiting your doctor, dentist or lawyer? These initials indicate the professional has incorporated their practice. State laws dictate the indicator that must be part of the corporate name-PC for Professional Corporation, PA for Professional Association, and PLLC for Professional Limited Liability Companies. Depending upon your state of incorporation, there may also be restrictions that require the profession to be listed as part of your company name (i.e., Smith Architects, PC).

Our Incorporation Specialists can assist with answering additional questions you may have about Professional Corporations, PLLCs or your specific state of formation. Call 1-877-6-INCORP 0204 for more information today.