Washington Professional Limited Liability Company PLLC Formation Package
Overview of this form
The Washington Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) Formation Package is a legal document used to establish a professional limited liability company in Washington State. This package ensures compliance with state law and includes essential information about the PLLC, such as its name, purpose, duration, registered address, and registered agent. Unlike a standard LLC, a PLLC is specifically designed for licensed professionals, allowing them to offer their services while protecting personal assets from business liabilities.
What’s included in this form
- Application for Reservation of PLLC Name
- Application to Form Professional Limited Liability Company/Certificate of Formation
- Sample Operating Agreement, detailing the management structure
- Instructions to apply for a Federal Tax Identification Number
- Commonly used forms and sample letters for user assistance
Common use cases
This form is essential when you want to create a professional limited liability company in Washington State. It is particularly relevant for individuals or groups of licensed professionals, such as doctors, lawyers, or accountants, who wish to provide their services while enjoying limited liability protection. Use this package to formally register your business with the Washington Secretary of State and comply with relevant professional regulations.
Intended users of this form
- Licensed professionals in Washington State looking to establish a PLLC.
- Individuals seeking to offer professional services while protecting their personal assets.
- Groups of licensed individuals working together in a professional capacity.
- Anyone needing to comply with legal requirements for forming a PLLC in Washington.
Completing this form step by step
- Reserve a unique name for your PLLC by submitting an Application for Reservation of PLLC Name.
- Complete the Application to Form Professional Limited Liability Company/Certificate of Formation with required details.
- Draft and finalize an Operating Agreement to outline management and operational procedures.
- Submit all documents, including the certificate of formation, to the Washington Secretary of State.
- Obtain a Federal Tax Identification Number using form SS-4 from the IRS.
- Open a dedicated bank account to manage the finances of your PLLC.
Notarization guidance
This form does not typically require notarization unless specified by local law. Users should verify requirements specific to their profession or industry in Washington State.
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Avoid these common issues
- Failing to reserve the PLLC name before filing.
- Not confirming compliance with specific professional regulations before submission.
- Inadequately completing the Operating Agreement, leading to management confusion.
- Not obtaining necessary licenses or permits for professional practice.
Why use this form online
- Convenience of downloading and completing forms from anywhere.
- Editability, allowing users to customize fields before finalizing the documents.
- Access to reliable templates, ensuring compliance with current legal standards.
- Time-savingâforms are readily available without the need for in-person visits to legal offices.
- The PLLC is a unique structure tailored for licensed professionals in Washington.
- All members must be duly licensed professionals to operate under this form.
- Following state regulations is crucial for the successful formation and operation of a PLLC.
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How much does it cost to form an LLC in Washington? The Washington Secretary of State charges a $180 fee to file the Certificate of Formation mail and $200 if filed online. You can file an LLC name reservation for $30. You can pay an additional $50 for expedited processing.
When you form a corporation or LLC, you need to pay a one-time filing fee to the state's secretary of state office. Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Oklahoma and Mississippi all boast the lowest corporation formation fee at $50. It costs $310 to incorporate in Texas.
Washington State LLC Approval: If you form your Washington LLC by mail, it will take 7-10 business days to be approved. However, during peak filing times, it can take as long as twenty three (23) business days. Online: If you form your Washington LLC online, it will take 2-3 business days to be approved.
The least expensive way to form your LLC is filing the forms yourself, although it will depend on the filing fees in your state. Incorporation statements for LLCs are typically the Articles of Organization.
Regarding the management flexibility and taxation, a PLLC has the same advantages of an LLC. The difference between the two is that the PLLC has some restrictions on who may be a member of the PLLC and the limitation of liability of the members. With an LLC, anyone can be a member, or owner, of the business.
To form a PLLC, at least one of the owners (owners are known as members) must be a licensed professional. In some states, all members must have a license in the same profession. In these states, an owner can hire an employee to help run the business, but only professionals can legally own the business.
A PLLC, or professional limited liability company, is a special type of LLC that may only be formed by licensed professionals for the purpose of rendering professional services. While this is not required, doing so can be beneficial for tax, liability, financing, and other reasons.
Choose a name. You must first choose a name for your business and confirm that it's available. Appoint a registered agent. File a formation document. Draft an operating agreement. Obtain an employer identification number and open a business bank account.
To form a PLLC, a licensed professional must sign all filing documents as well as include their professional license number and a certified copy of their license. Importantly, they must submit these documents for approval with their state licensing board before filing them with their state's secretary of state.
