New York PLLC Legal Resource Center
Navigating New York’s strict corporate practice laws can be overwhelming. Whether you are just starting out, choosing the right entity, or trying to fix an accidental LLC, our definitive legal guides have you covered.
The 2026 Complete Guide to NY PLLC Formation
Our flagship 12-step roadmap. Learn everything you need to know about setting up a Professional Limited Liability Company in New York, from NYSED pre-approval and Department of State filings, to tax elections and ongoing compliance.
Targeted Legal Guides for NY Professionals
Do You Actually Need a PLLC? The 2026 Directory
A standard LLC is illegal for certain licensed professionals in New York. Check our definitive directory to see if your license legally requires a PLLC, PC, DPC, or LLP.
Choosing the Best Entity: PLLC vs. PC vs. LLP vs. LLC
Not sure which professional entity is right? We break down the differences in liability shields, tax flexibility, and multi-profession ownership rules.
Formed the Wrong Entity? How to Fix an Accidental LLC
If you formed a standard LLC for your practice, you cannot simply “convert” it. Learn how to execute a Statutory Merger to fix your business without losing your EIN.
The New York LLC Transparency Act: 2026 Exemption Guide
New reporting requirements are now in effect. Discover how this law impacts your practice and why NY PLLCs are uniquely exempt.
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New York PLLC Formation
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LLC to PLLC Merger
Seamlessly “convert” an accidental standard LLC into a legally required PLLC via statutory merger without losing your EIN.
Official State & Federal Resources
- NYDOS PLLC Articles of OrganizationOfficial Form DOS-1334 for setting up your professional entity.
- NYSED Professional Practice Entity AffidavitRequired notarized affidavit for NYSED pre-approval.
- NYSED Contact Information SheetMandatory cover sheet for NYSED professional corporation unit.
- NY LLC Law: Article 12 (Domestic PLLCs)Official text governing Professional Service Limited Liability Companies.
- NY LLC Law: Article 13 (Foreign PLLCs)Rules for out-of-state entities seeking authorization in New York.
- IRS EIN Online ApplicationApply for your Employer Identification Number immediately after formation.
- IRS Form 2553 (S-Corp Election)File this to have your PLLC taxed as an S-Corporation.
- IRS Form 8832 (Entity Classification)File this to elect C-Corp, Partnership, or Sole Proprietor status.
James Hsui, Esq. (he/him) | 徐建平 | 서건평
As a New York City business attorney, I’ve successfully structured hundreds of Professional Limited Liability Companies (PLLCs) for doctors, architects, therapists, and other licensed professionals. I am also deeply honored to be the counsel that other attorneys trust when it is time to establish their own law practices.
Having spent my career navigating complex institutional bureaucracies—including at high levels of international diplomacy—I know firsthand how opaque New York’s corporate practice rules can seem. I built this resource center to cut through the red tape, provide you with absolute clarity, and help you build your practice on a flawless legal foundation.
Selected Credentials & Affiliations
Professional Leadership
Selected 2016–2023
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
NYC Bar Association
NYC Bar Association
International Diplomacy
To Senior Adviser of UN Under-Secretary-General
ARDN (International NGO supporting UN SDGs)
UN Senior Africans Group
Academic Excellence
#1 in Graduating Class, Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn Journal of Corporate, Financial amd Commercial Law
Food and Drug Law
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