Professional LLCs for Doctors & Lawyers in Georgia

Does Georgia allow professional LLCs for doctors and lawyers?

Yes. Georgia permits professional limited liability companies (PLLCs) under O.C.G.A. § 14-11-1107(f)-(g). However, eligibility requires that each profession's Georgia licensing statute explicitly authorize LLC practice, and the PLLC ownership structure must comply with statutory restrictions. Doctors and lawyers may form PLLCs if their respective licensing boards permit this structure.

Eligibility Requirements

Georgia does not automatically authorize all professions to operate as PLLCs. Instead, eligibility is profession-specific and statute-driven. Your profession's Georgia licensing statute must expressly permit LLC practice. O.C.G.A. § 14-11-1107(f)-(g) also imposes ownership restrictions: typically, all members must be licensed professionals in the same or related field. Non-licensed individuals cannot hold membership interests.

For doctors, verify eligibility with the Georgia Composite Medical Board. For lawyers, confirm with the State Bar of Georgia. Both professions generally permit LLC practice, but you must verify current rules before filing.

Formation and Licensing

File Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State, designating your entity as a professional LLC. Each member must obtain and maintain an active Georgia professional license before and during PLLC operation. Professional licensing is separate from LLC formation and remains mandatory.

You must also secure any required local business licenses through your city or county business-license office and obtain professional liability insurance if required by your licensing board.

What Georgia Does Not Offer

Georgia does not permit series LLCs or anonymous LLC formation. All PLLC filings create public state records, including organizer information, registered agent details, and principal office address.

Next Steps

Confirm profession eligibility with your licensing board (Georgia Composite Medical Board for physicians; State Bar of Georgia for lawyers).
Review O.C.G.A. § 14-11-1107(f)-(g) ownership restrictions to ensure all proposed members meet licensing requirements.
File Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State, designating the entity as a professional LLC.
Obtain professional licenses from your state licensing board before commencing practice.
Secure local permits and insurance as required by your profession and jurisdiction.

Contact the Georgia Secretary of State's Professional Licensing Boards Division or your profession's specific licensing board for current guidance.

This is general information, not legal advice.