PLLC Formation Services in San Antonio
If you are a licensed professional in Texas, such as a doctor, dentist, attorney, architect, or therapist, you may not be able to form a standard LLC. Instead, the state requires or recommends forming a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC).
At the Law Office of Nathaniel Gilbert, PLLC, we assist professionals in San Antonio and across Texas with the formation of PLLCs that meet the strict requirements of the Texas Secretary of State.
What Is a PLLC?
A PLLC (Professional Limited Liability Company) is a business entity designed specifically for licensed professionals who offer regulated services. While similar to an LLC in many ways, a PLLC is tailored to meet professional licensing standards and protect members from the actions of other licensed individuals within the same company.
Key Differences Between a PLLC and LLC:
- Purpose: A PLLC must provide a professional service (e.g., legal, medical, or accounting), while an LLC can offer any lawful business activity.
- Certificate of Formation: PLLCs must use a distinct form with the Texas Secretary of State, clearly outlining the specific professional service offered.
- Membership Restrictions: Only licensed professionals in the specific field may be members of a PLLC. There are specific “Joint Practices” that may be formed between some professionals. LLCs do not have this restriction.
- Malpractice Protection: PLLCs protect individual members from being held personally liable for the professional negligence or malpractice of other members.
Who Needs to Form a PLLC in Texas?
Some professionals are required to operate as a PLLC or Professional Corporation (PC). Failing to use the correct entity type can lead to compliance issues with licensing boards or the Secretary of State.
- Law
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Accounting
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Psychology
How We Help You Form a PLLC
Forming a PLLC involves more than just filling out a form. It requires precision and a clear understanding of both business entity laws and professional licensing rules. As your dedicated PLLC formation lawyer in San Antonio, we offer:
Do I Need a PLLC?
If you are a licensed professional in Texas, forming a PLLC may be legally required or strongly advised. Consider a PLLC if you:
- Verification of eligibility based on your license and profession
- Preparation and filing of your Certificate of Formation with professional purpose language
- Drafting of a customized PLLC Operating Agreement with required professional clauses
Converting an LLC to a PLLC
If you initially formed a standard LLC and now realize you need a PLLC, the process to convert to a PLLC is extremely straightforward. We help you:
- Draft and file an Amendment with the Texas Secretary of State
- Modify your purpose clause to reflect a professional service
- Update your operating agreement and membership structure
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Working With Attorney Nate Gilbert
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Larger firms must take as many clients as possible, and there is a risk of your matter getting lost in the crowd
PLLC Formation Pricing
PLLC vs. LLC in texas
If I want an entity for my professional company, what is the difference between a PLLC and and LLC? Is it just more expensive?
Both LLCs and PLLCs shield Members and Managers from liabilities of the entity. In other words, in a properly run and maintained company, the debts and obligations of the LLC are not transferred automatically to the Members or Managers of the entity. PLLCs in Texas offer malpractice protection to individual practitioners; the malpractice of one practitioner may impart on the PLLC itself, but not on the other professional Members or Managers. Click here to read more about “PLLC vs LLC” comparisons and consideration.
Texas PLLC Formation
$1,200
Operating Agreement Drafting: Custom drafted PLLC Operating Agreement for your company
Filing your PLLC with the Texas Secretary of State: drafting and filing of the necessary paperwork with the Secretary of State including your Certificate of Formation and any Assumed Name Certificates for trade names and DBA’s
Memorandum on Liability for PLLCs in Texas: A letter from your attorney discussing the common pitfalls of liability in running a PLLC in Texas
Meeting with your attorney on running your business: We will sit down with you, go over the details of the Operating Agreement and Corporate Governance documents drafted for your company, show you how to use them, and help run your company for years to come – This is, according to our clients, the most valuable part of the PLLC formation package
Corporate Governance documents for your PLLC
State Filing Fee of $300 Not Included
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If you’re a licensed professional looking to start your own business, make sure you’re using the correct entity choice. Contact Nathaniel Gilbert, a San Antonio PLLC formation lawyer, today to ensure your business is protected and compliant from day one.
frequently asked questions
If you’re a licensed professional providing a regulated service, a PLLC is often required by law. It also protects you from liability for the professional misconduct of your partners.
No. Only individuals licensed in the same professional field may be members of the same PLLC. There are, however, certain Joint Practices that can be formed between certain professionals in the healthcare industry; consult with your attorney for more information on Joint Practices and the specific requirements.
Yes. This is a very common question, and yes, non-licensed staff (e.g., administrative assistants) may be employed by a PLLC, but they cannot be members or owners.
All documents from Attorney Nathaniel Gilbert are delivered on a Next Business Day basis; Filings with the Secretary of State may take additional time for official approval.