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Requirements

Professional Corporation

Corporations

Professional Entities are created under Chapter 55B of the North Carolina General Statutes. If you are unsure if your company is required to file under this chapter, refer to the information contained in the “Choose a Business Structure” and select professional Entities.

There are two types of professional entities, the professional corporation (PC) or professional association (PA) and the professional limited liability company (PLLC). Click the below tile for detailed information regarding each type of domestic creation filing.

Licensing Boards provide a certification which is required with the Articles to the Secretary of State’s Office. This listing indicates how the licensing board provides their certificate.