What are the requirements for FOREIGN PCs or PLLCs who wish to qualify to conduct business in D.C.?
Foreign entities must meet the following two requirements before certificate of authority / registration can be granted: 1-If foreign corporation or LLC will render professional service (ex., CPA firm, Law Firm, etc.) as a part of conducting business in the District of Columbia, than said entity must adopt applicable name qualifiers ( P.C., Chartered or PLLC) if not present in existing name. 2-By applying for certificate of authority as a foreign corporation or certificate of registration as a foreign LLC, foreign entity agrees that no professional services will be performed only by individuals duly licensed to render the particular service in the District of Columbia.
