Adequate Capitalization of California Professional Medical Corporations California Professional Medical Corporations are business entities formed by filing articles of incorporation compliant with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporations Act and California Business and Professions Code with the California Secretary of State that are structured to allow physicians to render professional services in corporate [...]

What is a 25102(f) Filing for a California Professional Medical Corporation? Some frequently asked questions the experienced attorneys at San Diego Corporate Law are asked revolve around 25102(f) filings for California Professional Medical Corporations.A Limited Offering Exemption Notice, often referred to as a 25102(f) filing after California Corporations Code Section 25102(f) [...]

How Long Does It Take to Form a California Professional Medical Corporation? One of the questions the experienced corporate attorneys at San Diego Corporate Law are often asked is how long takes to form a California Professional Medical Corporation. The answer is a bit complicated because the timeline for forming a [...]

What are the Business Structure Options for Medical Group Practices in California? Choosing the right business structure is a crucial decision for medical group practices in California. The choice of business entity determines how the medical group practice is taxed, the extent of personal liability protection and personal asset protection available [...]

What are the Business Structure Options for Solo Physicians in California? Choosing the right business structure is a crucial decision for solo physicians in California. The choice of business entity determines the tax burden and how the medical practice is taxed, the extent of personal liability protection and personal asset [...]

What Tax Benefits Does a California Professional Medical Corporation Provide? In California, establishing a California Professional Medical Corporation taxed as an S Corporation is the most popular business structure for licensed physicians providing medical services in California. A separate article titled “What Liability Protection Does a California Professional Medical [...]

What Liability Protection Does a California Professional Medical Corporation Provide? In California, establishing a California Professional Medical Corporation is the only limited liability option that separates professional liability from personal assets for licensed physicians providing medical services in California. In a separate article titled “What Tax Benefits Does a [...]

When to Use a California Professional Medical Corporation In California, establishing a California Professional Medical Corporation is a favored option for licensed physicians providing medical services in California. We recently published an article titled When Not to Use a California Professional Medical Corporation outlining when this legal structure may [...]

When Not to Use a California Professional Medical Corporation In California, forming a California Professional Medical Corporation is a popular choice for licensed physicians rendering professional services. However, this legal structure is not suitable for every medical practice. Understanding the limitations and disadvantages of practicing medicine in a California [...]

S-Corp versus Professional Medical Corporation in California When the experienced attorneys at San Diego Corporate Law speak to licensed physicians about the best corporate structure in which to operate their medical practice, one of the most frequently asked business entity questions is about the difference between a California S-Corp [...]

Four Reasons Not to Convert Foreign LLC or PLLC to a California Professional Medical Corporation Converting a Foreign Limited Liability Company or Professional Limited Liability Company (Foreign LLC or Foreign PLLC) to a California Professional Medical Corporation is an option for licensed physicians rendering professional services in California who [...]

Four Reasons Not to Convert LLC to Professional Medical Corporation in California Converting a California Limited Liability Company (LLC) to a California Professional Medical Corporation is an option for licensed physicians rendering professional services in California who discover that, pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 17701.04(e), they are prohibited [...]

12 Steps to Convert a Foreign Professional Corporation into a California Professional Medical Corporation Transitioning from a Foreign Professional Corporation, which is a foreign corporation formed under the laws of a state other than California to render professional services, into a California Professional Medical Corporation for rendering professional services [...]

Can Physicians Practice Using a Foreign Professional Corporation in California? The question of whether licensed persons owning shares and the professional employees of their designated professional corporation rendering professional services is permitted through a Foreign Professional Corporation, meaning formed in a state other than California, is a matter of [...]

12 Steps to Convert a Foreign Corporation into a California Professional Medical Corporation Transitioning from a Foreign Corporation, which is a corporation formed under the laws of a state other than California, into a California Professional Medical Corporation requires careful planning and adherence to specific legal requirements. This conversion [...]

Can a Physician 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 Medical Corporation Transitioning from a California General Stock Corporation, such as a California Corporation or California S-Corp, to a Professional Medical Corporation in California requires careful planning and adherence to specific legal requirements. Using a California [...]

Four Things to Know About Starting Your Medical California Professional Corporation If you are a California physician, here are four important things you should know before you open your own practice. 1.         You may incorporate as a California Professional Medical Corporation. Under California law, you cannot operate your medical [...]

Can a Physician Practice Medicine Using a General Stock Corporation in California? In California, the structure and organization of businesses that physicians may use to provide medical services are subject to specific legal and regulatory considerations. A physician must contemplate the most suitable corporate form for tax liability by [...]

12 Steps to Convert a PLLC to a California Professional Medical Corporation Transitioning from a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) to a California Professional Medical Corporation requires careful planning and adherence to specific legal requirements. This conversion is one of the options for physicians practicing medicine in a state [...]

10 Steps to Convert LLC to Professional Medical Corporation in California Transitioning from a California Limited Liability Company (LLC) to a Professional Medical 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 Medicine in California? In the world of business formation, the term Medical PLLC, or Medical Professional Limited Liability Company, refers to a special legal business entity that is designed for licensed physicians for rendering professional services. However, navigating the specifics of using [...]

The 7 Steps for Forming a California Professional Medical Corporation Starting a California Professional Medical 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 [...]

Sole Proprietorship vs Professional Medical Corporation in California Choosing the right business structure for practicing medicine 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 Medical Corporation in California affects many aspects of [...]

Who May Be a Shareholder of a California Professional Medical Corporation? It is essential to understand who can be a shareholder of a California Professional Medical Corporation because California Medical Corporations are subjected to stringent regulations enforced by the Medical Board of California. This article will delve into the [...]

Can a Physician Practice Medicine Using a California LLC? A common question the attorneys at San Diego Corporate Law are asked is whether or not a medical doctor may practice medicine as a California Limited Liability Company (LLC). Whether you are a medical doctor, or someone advising medical professionals [...]

Due Diligence When Acquiring a Medical Corporation/Physician Practice Acquisitions If you are thinking of buying a San Diego medical corporation/physician practice, it is important to conduct your due diligence to ensure that you are getting what you expect. You will need an experienced San Diego corporate attorney to provide [...]

Top Three Legal Issues Concerning Medical Corporations California has corporate forms specifically designed for medical and healing arts professionals. Medical corporations differ from regular corporations in many ways, and as such, some legal issues are more important when establishing and running a medical corporation. In this article, we discuss [...]

Compensation/Expensing Structures When Buying into a California Medical Corporation California law permits healing arts practitioners to create corporations intended for the unique needs of doctors, nurses, psychologists, veterinarians, etc. See the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, Cal. Corp. Code, §§ 13400-13410. As a practical matter, medical corporations often function like [...]

FAQs Regarding Forming a California Medical Corporation In California, physicians, nurses, and other healing arts practitioners are permitted to form professional corporations pursuant to the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act (“MKPCA”). See Cal. Corp. Code, §§ 13400 et seq. Other professions, such as lawyers and accountants, can also form professional [...]