What business structure does a med spa need in Mississippi?
Ownership · part of The Practice Perimeter
The Professional Corporation Act defines a qualified person as an individual, general partnership, professional corporation, or other entity that is eligible under Sections 79-10-1 through 79-10-117 to be issued shares by a professional corporation.
Miss. Code Ann. § 79-10-5(h) · verified Sep 8, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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A professional corporation may issue shares only to individuals authorized by law in this or another state to render a professional service described in the corporation's articles of incorporation, to professional corporations and general partnerships so authorized, or to any other individual or entity if expressly authorized by the licensing authority having jurisdiction over the professional services described in its articles.
Miss. Code Ann. § 79-10-31(1) · verified Sep 8, 2026
A corporation may elect professional corporation status solely for the purpose of rendering professional services (including services ancillary to them) and solely within a single profession.
Miss. Code Ann. § 79-10-13(1) · verified Sep 8, 2026
A domestic or foreign corporation may render professional services in this state only through individuals licensed or otherwise authorized in this state to render the services.
Miss. Code Ann. § 79-10-17(1) · verified Sep 8, 2026
A professional corporation may not render any professional service other than the professional service authorized by its articles of incorporation.
Miss. Code Ann. § 79-10-19(1) · verified Sep 8, 2026
(b) Knowingly performing any act which in any way assists an unlicensed person to practice medicine.
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-25-29(8)(b) · verified Sep 8, 2026
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