What is the difference between LLC and Professional LLC in Washington?

A Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) in Washington is treated the same way as a Limited Liability Company (LLC). The fundamental distinction between a PLLC and an LLC in Washington is that a PLLC must be formed by professionals who have been licensed in Washington. It can only provide professional services licensed by the state's authority, including, but not limited to, these professions:

• Certified public accountants
• Chiropractors
• Dentists
• Osteopaths
• Physicians
• Podiatric physicians and surgeons
• Chiropodists
• Architects
• Veterinarians
• Attorneys

This list is not exhaustive. In general, a professional service is any sort of public-facing personal service that necessitates the provider obtaining a license or other legal authorization prior to providing the service. A Washington PLLC can be formed by anyone who is licensed to practice one of the above-mentioned professions, or is otherwise lawfully licensed or legally permitted in Washington. To make sure if your business profession qualifies as a Washington professional service to form a PLLC, you can consult a local business attorney or use One IBC^®’s Washington Company Formation service.