Forming a Professional LLC

The rules about who can form a professional LLC and how they are formed vary state by state. To learn the rules in your state, choose the state from the list below. You will find all the information you need about forming a professional LLC in your state, including links to forms, government agencies, and other resources.  

A professional limited liability company (PLLC) is a business entity designed for licensed professions, such as lawyers, doctors, architects, engineers, accountants, and chiropractors.

As a licensed professional in Illinois you can structure your business as an Illinois professional limited liability company (PLLC). This will give you protection from several important types of liability. It also may provide certain tax advantages compared to other ways of structuring your business.

As a licensed professional in Massachusetts you can structure your business as a Massachusetts professional limited liability company (PLLC).

As a licensed professional in New York you can structure your business as a New York professional service limited liability company (PLLC).

As a licensed professional in Texas you can structure your business as a Texas professional limited liability company (PLLC).

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