What limits does Mississippi place on a med spa's business structure?
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The cited rules do not settle this — no particular entity is required; they only provide that a professional corporation must serve a single profession, issue shares only to licensed persons, and render services through licensed individuals.
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
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