LLC, PLLC, and PLC Comparison
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Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Owners are members.
- Benefits include limited liability and management flexibility.
- Can have one or more members.
- Anyone can be a member.
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Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC)
- Used by licensed professionals.
- Provides liability protections.
- Members are not liable for another member’s malpractice.
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Public Limited Company (PLC)
- is incorporated and can sell shares to the public.
- Minimum share capital requirement of £50,000.
- Has separate legal identities and combines LLC features.
Components of PLC
The 4 PLC components are:
- Power supply
- Input/output section
- Processor section
- Programming section
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Conclusion
A PLLC provides liability protection and is used by licensed professionals. PLCs are publicly traded LLCs with shareholder protections and financial reporting requirements. LLCs offer limited liability and management flexibility.