This article is from the PE and EIT Exams FAQ, by Ron Graham ecaxron@ariel.lerc.nasa.gov with numerous contributions by others.
Since you cannot advertise your services as an "engineer" without
certification, you must make certain of the following:
o Your understanding of the legal aspect of private practice.
o How liability can affect your client(s).
o What ways you can advertise your services legally.
o Whether your client is liable for payroll taxes, providing
an industrial exemption, etc.
The NSPE and the Consulting Engineers council have done quite a bit to
provide insight in these areas. [Miles]
 
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