Section 7. One or more individuals, each of whom is licensed to perform a professional service, may organize a professional corporation by complying with Part 2 of chapter 156D. The articles or organization of a professional corporation shall contain the following:

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 156A sec. 7

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.

(a) corporate purposes indicating the professional services to be rendered;

(b) the names and residence addresses of all of the original shareholders, directors and officers;

(c) a certificate by the appropriate regulating board or boards that each of the incorporators, the president and any vice presidents, a majority of the directors and each shareholder is duly licensed to render a professional service permitted by the articles of organization of the corporation.