Q: If I form a professional corporation in Texas can I use an assumed name and attach PA at the end?
I am looking to form a new corporation but I want to be able to use the designator of PA on my assumed name not necessarily on my official filed business name. Is that an option? I am a physician.
A:
No. A "PA" means professional association. A “professional association” is defined as an association, as distinguished from a partnership or a corporation, that is formed for the purpose of providing the professional service provided by: doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathy, doctors of podiatric medicine, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists and therapeutic optometrists, veterinarians, and licensed mental health professionals, such as psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. Therefore, the designation PA should be used for this kind of entity, and should Not be used as an assumed name.
As to the name, you'll need to check to make sure the name is available before attempting to file with the Secretary of State.
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