What to keep in mind
Review governance, division of profits, departure provisions, confidentiality and any licensing or professional association rules relevant to the services.
Using a company does not automatically exclude professional duties or personal responsibility arising under special regimes.
Distinctions often confused
Being a company shareholder is different from holding the professional authorization necessary to provide a regulated service.
Frequently asked questions
Can professionals from different disciplines form a company?
Potentially, subject to professional and corporate regulatory rules.
How should a departing professional's client relationships be handled?
Through proportionate, lawful provisions addressing confidentiality, ownership and the freedom to work.
Informational content. It is not a substitute for professional advice.