Legal Question in Business Law in California

Would California consider a company that provides financial education and advice to be "rendering professional services"? California does not allow LLC's to render professional services. I am trying to decide whether to form a corporation or an LLC and this is my last remaining consideration. Thanks for your help.


Asked on 7/22/10, 12:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bruce Beal Beal Business Law

The critical issue is whether you need a license from the State, so any type of professional services that may be lawfully rendered only pursuant to a license, certification, or registration authorized by the Business and Professions Code, the Chiropractic Act, the Osteopathic Act or the Yacht and Ship Brokers Act may not be rendered by an LLC.

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Answered on 7/22/10, 4:57 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Mr. Beal is right. The prohibition on professional LLC's applies to occupations that are licensed under the Business and Professions Code, such as attorneys, doctors, architects, etc.

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Answered on 7/23/10, 11:16 am


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