Initial Capitalization of California Professional Podiatric Medical Corporations When forming a California Professional Podiatric Medical Corporation licensed persons and professional employees rendering professional services by providing podiatric medical services, one of the critical steps involves deciding on the initial capitalization. Adequate capitalization is essential to ensure that the California Professional Podiatric [...]

Adequate Capitalization of California Professional Podiatric Medical Corporations California Professional Podiatric Medical Corporations, formed by filing articles of incorporation with the California Secretary of State, are business entities structured to allow podiatrists to render professional services in corporate form as a separate legal entity under California Corporations Code Sections 13400-13410. Understanding [...]

What is a 25102(f) Filing for a California Professional Podiatry Corporation? Some frequently asked questions the experienced attorneys at San Diego Corporate Law are asked revolve around 25102(f) filings for California Professional Podiatry 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 Podiatry 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 Podiatry Corporation. The answer is a bit complicated because the timeline for forming a [...]

What are the Business Structure Options for Solo Podiatrists in California? Choosing the right business structure is a crucial decision for solo podiatrists in California. The choice of business entity determines how the podiatry practice is taxed, the extent of personal liability protection and personal asset protection available to the podiatrist, [...]

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

What Liability Protection Does a California Professional Podiatry Corporation Provide? In California, establishing a California Professional Podiatry Corporation is the only limited liability option that separates professional liability from personal assets to provide personal liability protection for licensed podiatrists providing podiatric medical services in California. In a separate article [...]

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

When Not to Use a California Professional Podiatric Medicine Corporation In California, forming a California Professional Podiatric Medicine Corporation (the Professional Medical Corporation for podiatric medicine) is a popular choice for licensed podiatrists rendering professional services. However, this legal structure is not suitable for every podiatric medical practice. Understanding [...]

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

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

Four Reasons Not to Convert LLC to Professional Podiatric Medicine Corporation in California Converting a California Limited Liability Company (LLC) to a California Professional Podiatric Medicine Corporation (a professional medical corporation for licensed podiatrists) is an option for licensed podiatrists rendering professional services in California who discover that, pursuant [...]

12 Steps to Convert a Foreign Professional Corporation into a California Professional Podiatric Medicine 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 Podiatric Medicine Corporation for rendering [...]

Can Podiatrists Practice Using a Foreign Professional Corporation in California? The question of whether licensed doctors of podiatric medicine and employees rendering professional services lawfully render professional services are permitted to use a Foreign Professional Corporation, meaning formed in a state other than California, is a matter of legal [...]

12 Steps to Convert a Foreign Corporation into a California Professional Podiatric 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 Podiatric Medical Corporation requires careful planning and adherence to specific legal requirements. [...]

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

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

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

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

10 Steps to Convert LLC to Professional Podiatry Corporation in California Transitioning from a California Limited Liability Company (LLC) to a Professional Podiatry 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 [...]

The 7 Steps for Forming a California Professional Podiatry Corporation Starting a California Professional Podiatry 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 Podiatry Corporation Be an S-Corp? In the world of business and corporate structuring, how a licensed podiatrist chooses to incorporate can significantly impact their tax obligations, legal liabilities, and operational flexibility. We realize that navigating California laws and regulations for podiatrists, the business entities available [...]

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

Who May Be a Shareholder of a California Professional Podiatric Medical Corporation? It is essential to understand who can be a shareholder of a California Professional Podiatric Medical Corporation because California Podiatric Medical Corporations are subjected to stringent regulations enforced by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Podiatric Medical [...]

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

Many licensed professionals in California are allowed to form professional corporations that allow them to enjoy the benefits of using corporate entities. Corporate entities are "limited liability" entities in the sense that business creditors can only seize business assets to pay for business liabilities and obligations. This is the nature of the "limited liability."