According to David Edwards, the President of PMA Power-
A Private Membership Association is men and woman collectively asserting and standing upon their secured, perfect rights to assemble and associate; their pre-existing claim to absolute authority and control over the health of their own body, mind and spirit. A PMA does not need any authority nor permission of any kind, whatsoever, from any government for its creation or in order for it to continue to exist and function.
All businesses and industries have the ability to remove the business from the jurisdiction of public law and to implement the protections of operating within the private domain. In today's world, business leaders are not taught to seek these protections and are educated to operate their business in compliance with and subject to public law. There is a better answer! A Properly Formed PMA!
Private Associations are commonly known as a Private Membership Association; Private Education Association; Private Health Association; Private Ministerial Association (Faith based organization or FBO); Private Drinking Club; Private Social Club; Private Fraternal Organization; Home Owner Association; and others. Regardless of the style of private association, they are all forms of a PMA.
PMA members are free to exchange any services or information, whatsoever, on any topic they choose and can speak or write about, listen to, or read any information; use or obtain any information, product, or service on any terms agreeable to any member who chooses to provide that information, product, or service within the private membership association.
You can practice almost anything without a license within your properly formed Private Membership Association of private members!!!
The Constitution, The Courts, and Law all Say You Have a Right To Conduct Business In The Private Domain, Without Licensing, Regulation, or Interference from the state.
The level of protections will always be determined by your 'Founding Documents'. If your association is properly formed, the establishing documents will define who has the authority to determine all matters of association business and which tribunals and authorities have the jurisdiction to get involved.
A properly formed PMA should be created in a manner to ensure and invoke your rights, including the ability to keep your business within the private domain and outside of the jurisdiction of Public Law.
A properly formed PMA should never be founded in a manner as to be 'Statutory Compliant'. A statutory compliant PMA puts you directly under the jurisdiction of the statutory court and removes your protections.
It's PMA-Power’s opinion that the courts should always be kept out of association business, but most associations, within their founding documents, either include submitting to the statutes of the laws of the State or are filed under the authority of the State (such as the Secretary of State).
The only exception is if your association practices, proposes, or promotes a 'clear and present danger of substantive evil'. [Don't be evil]
Do we have your attention yet?
The PMA Team believes in taking your business into the private domain in order to keep "your business, your business". We're prepared to help you understand all the new learning curves so that you can be successful in the private domain.
We understand that this is very new territory for many and if you are looking to restructure, we've got you covered. Our mission is to create as many sovereign businesses as possible, and as questions or issues arise, we will make sure you have enough tools to get you through this new territory.
We're a group of business owners, Constitutionalists, and advocates that thrive on sharing our experience and knowledge to help you make a successful transition into the private domain.
Some of Our Services -
- Analysis of your current business and which Private Association best fits (Social Club, Healthcare, Education, Ministry)
- Create Founding Documents
- Information on obtaining an EIN
- Explanation of Taxes (we are not CPAs and can direct you to someone who can assist you)
The Renegade Nation is also formulating a database of PMAs across the US that you may join, learn from, and/or do business with. Please get involved and support them.
Whether your dream is to create a local business, a school for your children, a church, or a service for the community, setting it up as a PMA could save you much in bureaucracy, licenses, fines, fees, and countless limitations. When you create your foundational documents correctly, you can be virtually free from state and local laws, provided you are not being evil. 'Do No Harm' applies to all walks of life.
The beauty is, PMAs are totally legal and supported by our Constitution.
We have provided some resources here to help get you started, but this is just the beginning and there is much more to know. As with any business or organization, it behooves you to do your diligence. Chances are a PMA will be the best way for you to create and conduct your business, but you must educate yourself to make sure you know your rights and set the foundation firmly for its future.
You can also hear an excellent interview with Mike Colomb of The Renegade Nation here on The Higherside Chats.