Professional limited liability companies (PLLC's) are limited liability companies organized for the purpose of providing professional services. Usually, professions where the state requires a license to provide services, such as a doctor, chiropractor, lawyer, accountant, architect, or engineer, require the formation of a PLLC.
Professional Services
The meaning of the term "professional" 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.
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Accounting and Financial Services
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Architectural Services
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Legal Services
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Medical Services
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, PLLC).
Our Incorporation Specialists can assist with answering additional questions you may have about Professional LLCs or your specific state of formation.
Appropriate name ending for a Professional LLC
The professional LLC uses the designation Professional Limited Liability Company or PLLC.
According to the New York Department of State, Section 206 of the NY State Limited Liability Company Law requires that within 120 days after the effectiveness of the initial articles of organization or application of authority, a limited liability company (LLC) or Professional LLC must publish
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