How to Form a PLLC in New York

Forming a PLLC business entity in New York is similar to forming a regular business entity, however there are additional regulations when a professional license is involved. In New York many occupations are subject to Title VIII of the Education Law, which is regulated by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. This agency governs professional licenses and professional entities as well.

In order to get their authorization, we must provide the Dept. of Education with the Articles of Organization for the proposed professional entity, comply with their business naming restrictions, pay fees associated with their authorization process and credential checking process, and complete a certificate of authorization form and/or other preliminary documents depending on the profession. Once their authorization is obtained, we must file it with the New York Dept. of State. Then, these documents must be certified and filed back with the Dept. of Education. The formation process takes about 3 to 4 months and requires a specific order of operations to be successful.

Similarly, Attorneys who seek to form a professional entity will need a Certificate of Good Standing from their governing Appellate Division, but do not need to receive authorization from the New York State Education Department. The New York Bar Association has a great system for this that was rolled our during covid, and typically we can get Certificates the same day or next day.

After the  PLLC entity is formed you will need to complete the NY LLC publication requirement. If you’re forming a PC, there’s no publication requirement, but there is quite a bit more corporate paperwork, so you should smake sure that you execute your bylaws, resolutions, shareholders agreement, etc. For more information check out our Form a Professional Business Entity page or contact us for a free phone consultation!