Professional Practice Corporations--including those in the field of Podiatry--are governed in North Carolina by Chapter 55B of the NC State Statutes. In order to open, operate or maintain a podiatry practice corporation, the incorporator(s) must first obtain a certificate of registration from the NC Board of Podiatry Examiners prior to making incorporation application to the Office of the Secretary of State. The initial registration fee is $50 and the annual renewal fee is $25 per office location by January 31, after which a $10 late fee is added. The Secretary of State is notified of non-renewing corporations and PLLCs annually.

• Application for PA/PC/PLLC Corporation
• Renewal Application for PA/PC/PLLC
• Additional Office Form for a PA/PC/PLLC/Corporation

Applications should be made in writing and submitted, along with a copy of the proposed Articles of Incorporation and $50 fee, to the following:

NC Board of Podiatry
1500 Sunday Drive Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27607-5151