If you work in a licensed profession and want to operate under a corporate structure, a Professional Corporation (PC) may be required by your state. A PC offers liability protection, credibility, and a formal business structure while complying with specific licensing rules that apply to regulated professions.
Doc Prep Heroes helps licensed professionals form Professional Corporations accurately and efficiently—without the legal headaches.
A Professional Corporation is a specific type of corporation that is legally authorized to offer professional services such as legal, medical, accounting, engineering, or architectural services. In most states, only individuals who are licensed in a profession can form and own shares in a PC.
Unlike a general corporation, a PC must meet specific state-level requirements related to licensure and professional oversight.
Protects your personal assets from business-related debts and claims, though it does not shield you from malpractice liability.
PCs may offer opportunities for payroll structuring and retirement contributions not available to sole proprietors.
Operating under a formal business name helps establish trust with clients and institutions.
PCs offer clearer succession and ownership structures than informal business setups.
Some states mandate the PC structure for certain professions in order to legally operate.
You may be required or encouraged to form a PC if you are a licensed professional such as:
Before forming a PC, check your state’s rules to confirm whether your profession qualifies.
Forming your Professional Corporation with us is simple:
We’ll gather basic details like your business name, profession, and state of licensure.
We handle the Articles of Incorporation and any profession-specific statements or requirements.
We submit your documents for approval and track their progress.
Once approved, we send you your official registration and any additional documents included with your package.
Add services like EIN filing, bylaws, or Registered Agent support based on your specific needs.
Let’s make your Professional Corporation official and compliant with the right package for you.
At Doc Prep Heroes, we prepare and file everything you need to form your PC the right way. Our service includes:
State filing fees are not included and vary based on location and profession.
File a Professional Corporation online today starting at $55 + state fees.
If you have more questions, please give us a call at (877) 777-0450. We love to help!
The C Corporation is the oldest and one of the most common business structures, and is typically what comes to mind when the average person hears the word "corporation". It provides the greatest level of separation and protection between the company and its owners, and allows the company to raise capital through the issuance of publicly traded stock.
One of the C Corporation's greatest strengths as a structure is that it typically has no requirements regarding who can become part of its ownership. However, a few states do require that an individual be at least 18 years of age to officially become an owner.
C Corporations and their owners are taxed separately from one another, which results in "double taxation". This means that the corporation will be taxed on its profits and then each individual owner will be taxed again on the income distributed to them at a personal level. Filing as an S corp can help business owners avoid this, but will also open them up to paying self-employment taxes.
Most states only require one director in order to start a C Corporation. However, some states impose a minimum number based on the number of shareholders the company has. This required number is typically never lower than three and there is no maximum limit.
C Corporations and their owners are taxed separately from one another, which results in "double taxation". This means that the corporation will be taxed on its profits and then each individual owner will be taxed again on the income distributed to them at a personal level. Filing as an S corp can help business owners avoid this, but will also open them up to paying self-employment taxes.
If you’re a licensed professional ready to formalize your practice, a Professional Corporation provides the legal structure, protection, and credibility you need to grow.
Doc Prep Heroes is here to guide you through the process—from state filing to customized documentation.
Get started today and form your Professional Corporation with confidence.
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