PLLC Formation Lawyer Serving Houston
Professional entity formation for licensed professionals
If you’re a licensed professional in Texas, such as a physician, dentist, lawyer, architect, or mental health provider, you may not be eligible to establish a standard LLC. Instead, the State of Texas requires or advises the formation of a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC).
The Law Office of Nathaniel Gilbert, PLLC, assists professionals in Houston and throughout Texas with forming PLLCs that comply with all Texas Secretary of State regulations.
What Is a PLLC?
A Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) is a special business structure created for licensed professionals offering regulated services. Much like a standard LLC, a PLLC provides flexibility and liability protection, is designed to meet Texas professional licensing requirements, and safeguards members from the professional actions of their peers.
Key Differences Between a PLLC and LLC:
- Purpose: A PLLC must exist solely to provide professional services (such as legal, medical, or architectural), whereas a standard LLC can conduct any lawful business activity.
- Certificate of Formation: PLLCs use a dedicated formation document filed with the Texas Secretary of State specifying the professional services provided.
- Membership Restrictions: Only individuals licensed in that same profession can be members of a PLLC. Some fields allow limited “Joint Practices.”
- Malpractice Protection: PLLCs protect members from being personally liable for malpractice committed by other licensed members within the company.
Who Needs to Form a PLLC in Texas?
Certain licensed professionals must operate under a PLLC or Professional Corporation (PC) structure. Using the wrong entity can result in compliance violations with Texas licensing boards or the Secretary of State.
- Law
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Accounting
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Psychology
How We Help You Form a PLLC
Creating a PLLC requires more than completing a single form — it demands a strong understanding of both Texas business law and professional licensing standards. Your Houston PLLC formation attorney will provide:
- Verification of eligibility based on your license and field
- Preparation and filing of your Certificate of Formation with compliant professional language
- Drafting a customized Operating Agreement tailored to your professional entity
Do I Need a PLLC?
If you hold a professional license in Texas, a PLLC may be required or strongly recommended. You should consider forming one if your business offers regulated services or you want additional liability protection.
Converting an LLC to a PLLC
If you’ve already formed a traditional LLC and now realize you should be operating as a PLLC, the conversion process is simple with the following steps:
- Drafting and filing an Amendment with the Texas Secretary of State
- Updating your purpose clause to reflect your professional services
- Revising your Operating Agreement and membership details
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PLLC vs. LLC in texas
If you’re forming a professional entity, you may wonder — what’s the real difference between a PLLC and an LLC? Is one more costly?
Both structures protect members and managers from company debts and obligations. However, PLLCs go a step further by shielding individual practitioners from liability for the professional negligence of other members. While the PLLC itself can bear responsibility, the individual members remain protected. Learn more about PLLC vs. LLC differences
PLLC Formation Pricing
$1,200
Custom-drafted Operating Agreement tailored to your professional practice
Preparation and filing of all Secretary of State formation documents, including Certificate of Formation and any trade names or DBAs
Attorney memorandum outlining PLLC liability and compliance in Texas
Attorney meeting to review governance documents, explain management procedures, and provide long-term guidance — one of the most valuable parts of the service
Complete Corporate Governance Documents for your PLLC
Note: The $300 state filing fee is not included.
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Firm Office: San Antonio, TX
How We Serve Houston Businesses: Virtual appointments from our San Antonio Office, Convenient Online Document Sharing, and Phone Call Availability
Protect and strengthen your company with educated and experienced business formation solutions. If you need reliable LLC formation assistance in Houston, such as corporate or Series LLC formation, Attorney Nathaniel Gilbert offers transparent guidance and flat-fee legal services for business owners at every stage. Nate serves entrepreneurs and small businesses across Texas, including Houston, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, and other Texas cities.
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If you’re a licensed professional launching your own business, make sure your legal structure is the right one. Contact Nathaniel Gilbert, a Houston PLLC formation attorney, to ensure your company is compliant and fully protected from the start. Nathaniel offers virtual services for Houston businesses.
frequently asked questions
If you’re providing regulated professional services, Texas law may require a PLLC. It also protects you from liability for other members’ professional misconduct.
No. Members must share the same type of professional license. Certain healthcare professionals may form limited Joint Practices — consult your attorney for specifics.
Yes. Administrative or support employees can work for a PLLC, but they cannot be owners or members.
All attorney-prepared documents are typically delivered next business day, though state approval times may vary depending on the Secretary of State’s processing schedule.