What is Professional LLC? Definition, requirements, and how it applies to your business formation. Learn everything about professional limited liability company (pllc) for LLCs and corporations.
# Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC)
A Professional LLC (PLLC) is a specialized LLC structure required in many states for licensed professionals (doctors, lawyers, accountants, engineers) who want limited liability protection. Unlike a standard LLC, all members of a PLLC must hold the relevant professional license.
Not all states require PLLCs — some allow professionals to form standard LLCs. The key distinction is that a PLLC does not protect members from liability for their own professional malpractice, only from the malpractice of other members.
Lovie identifies whether your state requires a PLLC during the formation flow and adjusts the filing documents accordingly.