Owner of a Professional Nursing Corporation: “I might need to move out of state soon!” 

A few years ago, we successfully helped a client set up her Professional Nursing Corporation in California.  Just recently, she called us again to ask for legal advice.   

She told us “I might need to move out of state soon for family-related matters, and would like to know if there are certain things I must do to dissolve my practice.  From a medical standpoint, I know I need to notify each of my patients regarding my departure, provide three months of medication, provide 30 days to see them from the date I notify them, and provide three referrals.  I’m not sure if there is anything else that you may know about, but since this is a new process, I thought I would check to make sure I am following the law.” 

Incorporation Attorneys: “You have four basic options.” 

Our response to her first question is yes.  She needs to formally do something with her corporation.  We pointed out to her that there are four basic options she needs to consider and understand before making a significant decision for her nursing corporation. 

Option #1: Dissolve the Corporation  

We can close her nursing corporation through a formal dissolution.  This means that the corporation will be closed forever. 

Learn more about the formal dissolution of a corporation. 

Option #2: Keep the Corporation Open but Inactive 

She can keep the corporation open, though inactive.  This option will require her to maintain the annual record-keeping, pay state fees, and prepare a corporate tax return for the federal and state governments. Meeting these requirements will allow her to continue utilizing her corporation if circumstances change again. 

Option #3: Move the Nursing Corporation to Another State through Conversion 

For this kind of situation, the most common and expected question is: “Can you move a nursing corporation from one state to another?” Yes. 

Our client can move her nursing corporation from one state to another through a process called conversion.  This alternative will assume the fact that she has the appropriate state license to practice as a nurse in her new state.  If she has the necessary licenses and permits, we could simply move the corporation to her new location, and she can continue operating her business from there.  Each new state has its own particular rules on this practice.  But in general, most states allow you to do this. 

There are legal matters and formalities involved when moving a nursing corporation out of state.  Incorporation Attorneys assists clients with this decision to make the process smooth and hassle-free, and make sure that every legal aspect and documentation is completed. 

Option #4: Keep the Corporation Open and Active in California 

 She can keep the corporation open and active in California.  If she needs to do business in a second state, Incorporation Attorneys can prepare the documentation so that she can qualify her nursing corporation to do business in the new state as well.  This would allow her to operate in California and her second state. Again, this will assume the fact that she has the appropriate state license to practice as a nurse in the new location.

Need More Legal Information about Moving a Nursing Corporation Out of State? 

Incorporation Attorneys is here to help clients with this kind of situation, whether it’s a nursing, medical, business, or any other type of corporation.  We will work with you and help you come up with a decision that best suits your corporation and your goals.  

Click here so we can go over your options for moving your corporation from one state to another.