What business structure does a med spa need, state by state
The same question, answered for 5states from each state’s own law. States disagree on this, which is the point — an answer that is right in one is wrong next door. Every entry below is a statute or board rule we verified, most recently Aug 17, 2026.
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Arizona
If a practice organizes as a professional corporation, non-licensed persons may hold up to 49% of the voting shares (unless the licensing authority prescribes a different percentage).
A.R.S. §10-2220(A)(4) · verified Jul 26, 2026
The full Arizona answer, with the rest of the section →California
The compliant structure is a professional medical corporation under the Moscone-Knox Act: a majority of shares must be held by California-licensed physicians, only enumerated licensed health professionals may hold shares (up to 49% in aggregate), and no lay person may hold any stock.
Cal. Corp. Code §13401.5(a) · verified Jul 26, 2026
The full California answer, with the rest of the section →Florida
An entity that provides health-care services and bills for reimbursement is a “clinic” that must be licensed by AHCA to operate — each location licensed separately — unless it qualifies for an exemption.
Fla. Stat. §400.991(1)(a) · verified Jul 26, 2026
The full Florida answer, with the rest of the section →New York
A professional service corporation may be organized only by one or more individuals duly authorized to render the same professional service, and for the purpose of rendering that same service. Its certificate of incorporation must name the original shareholders, directors and officers and carry certificates from the licensing authority that each of them is authorized to practice the profession.
N.Y. Bus. Corp. Law §1503 · verified Aug 17, 2026
The full New York answer, with the rest of the section →Texas
One recognized structure is a Board-certified nonprofit health organization (a “5.01(a)” corporation) that is organized solely by Board-licensed physicians.
Tex. Occ. Code §162.001 · verified Jul 26, 2026
The full Texas answer, with the rest of the section →Which states this covers
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