Can a general business corporation, an “inc.”, provide professional engineering and/or land surveying services?
Generally speaking, no. However, there is a finite group of general business corporations that may provide professional engineering and/or land surveying services. These corporations were in existence and providing professional engineering services on April 15, 1935, and continuously thereafter, and were lawfully engaged in the practice of professional engineering in New York State. State law requires that the chief executive officer be a New York State licensed professional engineer and/or land surveyor. (These corporations are often referred to as “grandfathered” corporations). They may be bought and sold and may or may not retain a corporate address in New York. However, as long as they retain their corporate identity and stay in compliance with New York laws, they may continue to provide professional engineering and/or land surveying services in New York.
Related Questions
- Is a business entity that provides both professional engineering and land surveying services required to obtain two (2) Certificates of Authorization?
- Can a general business corporation that is authorized to practice engineering and/or land surveying in another state do so in New York?
- Can a general business corporation, an "inc.", provide professional engineering and/or land surveying services?
