What is a professional corporation?
A professional corporation (PC) is a type of corporation available in certain states for individuals who provide licensed professional services, such as physicians, attorneys, accountants, or other regulated professionals. Requirements for ownership, naming, licensing, and management vary by state, and some states may require professionals to use a specific entity type. Swyft Filings provides corporation formation services and handles state filings on behalf of business owners, with formation specialists reviewing information for accuracy before submission. Because professional corporation requirements are state- and profession-specific, customers should confirm that their profession and state permit the structure before forming.
Swyft Filings offers nonprofit formation services and also provides a separate 501(c)(3) application service for qualifying organizations seeking federal tax-exempt recognition. These are distinct steps: state nonprofit formation creates the legal entity, while federal tax-exempt recognition is determined separately under IRS requirements.