LLC Operating Agreement Template
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LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
OPERATING AGREEMENT
[LLC NAME]
State of Formation: [STATE]
Number of Members: [NUMBER OF MEMBERS]
Date: June 4, 2025
This Operating Agreement ("Agreement") of [LLC NAME], a [STATE] limited liability company (the "Company"), is entered into on [DATE] by and among the Company and the persons listed on Schedule A attached hereto (individually a "Member" and collectively the "Members").
1. FORMATION AND PURPOSE
1.1 Formation: The Company was formed by filing Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State of [STATE] on [FORMATION DATE].
1.2 Name: The name of the Company is [LLC NAME].
1.3 Principal Place of Business: The principal place of business of the Company is located at [BUSINESS ADDRESS].
1.4 Purpose: The purpose of the Company is to [BUSINESS PURPOSE] and to engage in any other lawful business activity.
1.5 Term: The Company shall continue in existence until [TERMINATION DATE OR "dissolved in accordance with this Agreement"].
2. MEMBERS AND MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS
2.1 Members: The initial Members and their respective Membership Interests are set forth on Schedule A.
2.2 Membership Interests: Each Member's percentage interest in the Company's profits, losses, and distributions shall be as set forth on Schedule A.
2.3 Capital Contributions: Each Member's initial capital contribution is set forth on Schedule A. Additional capital contributions may be made as agreed by the Members.
2.4 No Return of Capital: Members shall not be entitled to the return of their capital contributions except as specifically provided in this Agreement.
3. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
3.1 Management Type: The Company shall be [MEMBER-MANAGED/MANAGER-MANAGED].
3.2 Member-Managed LLC: [If member-managed] All Members shall have equal rights to manage and control the business and affairs of the Company.
3.3 Manager-Managed LLC: [If manager-managed] The Company shall be managed by [MANAGER NAME(S)] (the "Manager(s)"). Managers need not be Members.
3.4 Authority: [MEMBERS/MANAGERS] shall have the authority to bind the Company in the ordinary course of business.
3.5 Major Decisions: The following decisions require approval of [PERCENTAGE]% of Members:
a) Amendment of this Operating Agreement;
b) Admission of new Members;
c) Sale of substantially all Company assets;
d) Merger or dissolution of the Company;
e) Loans or guarantees exceeding $[AMOUNT];
f) [ADDITIONAL MAJOR DECISIONS];
4. VOTING RIGHTS
4.1 Voting Power: Each Member's voting power shall be proportionate to their Membership Interest percentage.
4.2 Meetings: Member meetings may be called by any Member holding at least [PERCENTAGE]% interest with [NOTICE PERIOD] days written notice.
4.3 Quorum: A quorum for Member meetings shall be Members holding at least [PERCENTAGE]% of Membership Interests.
4.4 Action by Written Consent: Any action may be taken by written consent of Members holding the required percentage of Membership Interests.
5. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOUNTS
5.1 Initial Contributions: Each Member has made the initial capital contribution set forth on Schedule A.
5.2 Additional Contributions: Additional capital contributions may be required upon approval of [PERCENTAGE]% of Members.
5.3 Failure to Contribute: If a Member fails to make a required additional capital contribution, their Membership Interest may be diluted proportionately.
5.4 Capital Accounts: The Company shall maintain a separate capital account for each Member reflecting their contributions, distributions, and allocated profits/losses.
6. ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
6.1 Profit and Loss Allocation: Profits and losses shall be allocated to Members in proportion to their Membership Interest percentages.
6.2 Distributions: Distributions shall be made to Members pro rata in accordance with their Membership Interest percentages.
6.3 Tax Distributions: The Company shall make tax distributions to Members sufficient to cover their estimated tax liabilities from Company income.
6.4 Distribution Restrictions: No distributions shall be made if such distribution would violate applicable law or render the Company insolvent.
7. TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP INTERESTS
7.1 Transfer Restrictions: No Member may transfer all or any portion of their Membership Interest without compliance with this Agreement.
7.2 Right of First Refusal: Before transferring to a third party, the transferring Member must:
a) Provide written notice to the Company and other Members;
b) Include the proposed transfer price and terms;
c) Allow [RESPONSE PERIOD] days for other Members to exercise their right of first refusal;
7.3 Permitted Transfers: Members may transfer interests to:
a) Immediate family members;
b) Trusts for the benefit of the Member or family;
c) Entities controlled by the Member;
d) [ADDITIONAL PERMITTED TRANSFEREES];
8. ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS
8.1 Admission Requirements: New Members may be admitted only upon approval of [PERCENTAGE]% of existing Members.
8.2 Admission Process: New Members must:
a) Execute this Operating Agreement;
b) Make required capital contributions;
c) Provide any required documentation;
d) Pay any admission fees;
9. WITHDRAWAL AND DISSOCIATION
9.1 Voluntary Withdrawal: A Member may voluntarily withdraw by giving [NOTICE PERIOD] days written notice to the Company.
9.2 Involuntary Dissociation: A Member shall be involuntarily dissociated upon:
a) Death or incapacity;
b) Bankruptcy or assignment for creditors;
c) Breach of this Agreement that remains uncured for [CURE PERIOD] days;
d) [ADDITIONAL DISSOCIATION EVENTS];
9.3 Valuation and Payment: Upon dissociation, the Company or remaining Members may purchase the departing Member's interest at fair market value as determined by [VALUATION METHOD].
10. BOOKS, RECORDS, AND INFORMATION
10.1 Records: The Company shall maintain complete books and records of its business and financial affairs.
10.2 Inspection Rights: Members may inspect Company books and records during regular business hours upon reasonable notice.
10.3 Financial Reporting: The Company shall provide Members with:
a) Annual financial statements within [TIMEFRAME] days of year-end;
b) Tax information necessary for Members' tax returns;
c) [ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS];
11. COMPENSATION
11.1 Management Compensation: [MEMBERS/MANAGERS] may receive reasonable compensation for services rendered to the Company.
11.2 Reimbursement: The Company shall reimburse Members for reasonable business expenses incurred on behalf of the Company.
12. DISSOLUTION AND WINDING UP
12.1 Dissolution Events: The Company shall be dissolved upon:
a) Approval by [PERCENTAGE]% of Members;
b) The occurrence of any event that makes it unlawful to continue the business;
c) [ADDITIONAL DISSOLUTION EVENTS];
12.2 Winding Up: Upon dissolution, the Company's assets shall be distributed in the following order:
a) Payment of debts and liabilities;
b) Return of capital contributions;
c) Distribution of remaining assets pro rata to Members;
13. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
13.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [GOVERNING LAW STATE].
13.2 Dispute Resolution: Disputes shall be resolved through [MEDIATION/ARBITRATION/LITIGATION] in [JURISDICTION].
13.3 Amendment: This Agreement may be amended only by written consent of [PERCENTAGE]% of Members.
13.4 Severability: Invalid provisions shall not affect the remainder of this Agreement.
13.5 Binding Effect: This Agreement shall be binding upon Members and their successors and permitted assigns.
SIGNATURES
COMPANY:
[LLC NAME]
By: [MANAGER/MEMBER NAME]
Title: [TITLE]
Date: [DATE]
MEMBERS:
[MEMBER 1 NAME]
Membership Interest: [PERCENTAGE]%
Date: [DATE]
[MEMBER 2 NAME]
Membership Interest: [PERCENTAGE]%
Date: [DATE]
[Additional signature blocks as needed for all members]