Can Attorneys Practice Using a Foreign Professional Corporation in California? The question of whether rendering professional services is permitted through a Foreign Professional Corporation, meaning a corporation or S-Corp formed in a state other than California, is a matter of legal interpretation. This article aims to dissect the legal [...]
12 Steps to Convert a Foreign Corporation into a California Professional Law Corporation Transitioning from a Foreign Corporation, which is a corporation formed under the laws of a state other than California, into a California Professional Law Corporation requires careful planning and adherence to specific legal requirements. This conversion [...]
Can an Attorney Practice Using a Foreign Corporation in California? The question of whether rendering professional services is permitted through a Foreign Corporation, meaning a corporation or S-Corp formed in a state other than California, is a matter of legal interpretation. This article aims to dissect the legal framework [...]
5 Steps to Convert a California General Stock Corporation to a California Professional Law Corporation Transitioning from a California General Stock Corporation, such as a California Corporation or California S-Corp, to a Professional Law Corporation in California requires careful planning and adherence to specific legal requirements. Using a California [...]
Four Things to Know About Starting Your Law California Professional Corporation If you are a California attorney, here are four important things you should know before you open your own practice. 1.        You may incorporate as a California Professional Law Corporation. Under California law, you cannot operate your law [...]
Can an Attorney Practice Law Using a General Stock Corporation in California? In California, the structure and organization of businesses that attorneys may use to provide legal services are subject to specific legal and regulatory considerations. An attorney must contemplate the most suitable corporate form for tax liability by [...]
12 Steps to Convert a PLLC to a California Professional Law Corporation Transitioning from a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) to a California Professional Law Corporation requires careful planning and adherence to specific legal requirements. This conversion is one of the options for attorneys practicing law in a state [...]
10 Steps to Convert LLC to Professional Law Corporation in California Transitioning from a California Limited Liability Company (LLC) to a Professional Law Corporation in California requires careful planning and adherence to specific legal requirements. This conversion can offer numerous benefits, including potential tax advantages and professional credibility, however [...]
Can I Use a PLLC to Practice Law in California? In the world of business formation, the term Law PLLC, or Law Professional Limited Liability Company, refers to a special legal business entity that is designed for licensed attorneys for rendering professional services. However, navigating the specifics of using [...]
The 7 Steps for Forming a California Professional Law Corporation Starting a California Professional Law Corporation may seem like a daunting task, but with the right knowledge and approach, it can be a straightforward process. Whether you plan to hire an experienced corporate attorney to ensure the work is [...]
Can a California Professional Law Corporation Be an S-Corp? In the world of business and corporate structuring, how a licensed attorney chooses to incorporate can significantly impact their tax obligations, legal liabilities, and operational flexibility. We realize that navigating California laws and regulations for attorneys, the business entities available [...]
Sole Proprietorship vs Professional Law Corporation in California Choosing the right business structure for practicing law in California can feel like a maze of complex legal language and intricate financial terminology. The decision between operating as a Sole Proprietorship vs Professional Law Corporation in California affects many aspects of [...]
Who May Be a Shareholder of a California Professional Law Corporation? It is essential to understand who can be a shareholder of a California Professional Law Corporation because California Law Corporations are subjected to stringent regulations enforced by the State Bar of California. This article will delve into the [...]
Can an Attorney Practice Law Using a California LLC? A common question the attorneys at San Diego Corporate Law are asked is whether or not an attorney may practice law as a California Limited Liability Company (LLC). Whether you are an attorney, or someone advising legal professionals and other [...]
LLP versus Law Corporation in California Although it is permissible to practice law as a Sole Proprietor or a General Partnership (which is not advisable based upon the taxation and unlimited liability of those structures!), California has two business entities that dominate professional business structures for the practice of [...]
Federal Court: Once a Corporation, Always a Corporation A recent decision by a federal court in Rhode Island reminds businesses that "once a corporation, always a corporation." This lesson is just as applicable to San Diego businesses as businesses on the east coast. See Morowitz v. United States, No [...]
California Medical Corporations: Advantages Over Partnerships If you are a licensed medical professional here in San Diego, or if you are another type of licensed professional like an attorney, you can form a corporation specifically designated for professionals under the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act of 1968 (the "Act"). See [...]
