LLC Operating Agreement
LLC Operating Agreement
THIS OPERATING AGREEMENT is made and entered into effective EFFECTIVE DATE MM/DD/YY, by
and between: NAME OF MEMBER 1 and NAME OF MEMBER 2 (collectively "Members").
SECTION I
THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
I. NAME. The company shall be named LLC COMPANY NAME (the “Company”)
II. OFFICE. The Company’s principal office and place of business shall be located at LLC
COMPANY STREET ADDRESS, LLC COMPANY CITY, LLC COMPANY STATE, LLC
COMPANY ZIPCODE
III. PURPOSE. The Company’s purpose shall be to engage in any lawful business in which the
Limited Liability Company may be formed within the State of STATE.
IV. TERM. The Company’s term shall commence on COMMENCEMENT DATE MM/DD/YY and shall
continue until dissolved pursuant to the provisions of this agreement.
V. REGISTERED AGENT. NAME OF REGISTERED AGENT is the Company’s initial registered
agent whose address is REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS, REGISTERED AGENT CITY,
REGISTERED AGENT STATE, REGISTERED AGENT ZIPCODE
VI. MEMBERS. The Members’ names and addresses are attached as Schedule 1 to this Agreement.
VII. ADMISSION OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS. Unless otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement, no additional members may be admitted to the Company, through the issuance of
new interests, without the prior unanimous written consent of the Members.
SECTION II
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
I. INITIAL CONTRIBUTION. The Members shall initially contribute to the Company capital as
described in Schedule 2 attached to this Agreement.
II. ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTION. No member shall be obligated to furnish any additional
contribution without the prior unanimous written consent of the Members.
III. NO INTEREST ON CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION. The Members shall not be entitled to interest or
compensation for or on account of their capital contributions, unless otherwise expressly provided
by this Agreement.
SECTION III
ALLOCATION OF PROFITS AND LOSSES; DISTRIBUTION
I. PROFITS/LOSSES. For the purposes of financial accounting and taxation, the Company’s net
profit/loss shall be determined annually and shall be allocated proportionately among members
SECTION IV
INDEMNIFICATION
I. The Company shall indemnify any person who was or is a party defendant or is threatened to be
made a party defendant, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative, or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Company) because
he is or was a Member of the Company, Manager, employee or agent of the Company, or is or
was serving at the request of the Company, against expenses (including attorney's fees),
judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred in connection
with such action, suit or proceeding if the Members determine that he acted in good faith and a
manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the Company, and
to any criminal action proceeding, has no reasonable cause to believe his/her conduct was
unlawful.
II. The termination of any action, suit, or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or
upon a plea of "no lo Contendere" or its equivalent, shall not in itself create a presumption that
the person did or did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in
the best interest of the Company, and, concerning any criminal action or proceeding, had
reasonable cause to believe that his/her conduct was lawful.
SECTION V
POWERS AND DUTIES OF MANAGERS
I. MANAGEMENT OF COMPANY
A. The Members shall, within the authority granted by the Act and the terms of this
Agreement, have the complete power and authority to manage and operate the Company
and make all decisions affecting its business and affairs.
B. Unless expressly provided in this Agreement, all decisions and documents relating to the
management and operation of the Company shall be made and executed by a Majority,
in Interest of the Members.
SECTION VI
SALARIES, REIMBURSEMENT, AND PAYMENT OF EXPENSES
I. ORGANIZATION EXPENSES. The Company shall pay any reasonable expenses incurred in
connection with the formation and organization of the Company.
II. SALARY. The Members shall not be entitled to a salary unless otherwise agreed and approved in
writing by the Majority of the Members.
III. LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES. The Company may obtain legal and accounting
services to the extent reasonably necessary in the conduct of the Company’s business.
SECTION VII
BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS, ACCOUNTING REPORTS, TAX RETURN, BANKING, FISCAL YEAR
I. METHOD OF ACCOUNTING. The Company shall use the method of accounting previously
determined and approved by the Members for the purpose of Tax and Financial Reporting.
II. FISCAL YEAR, TAXABLE YEAR. The Company shall have the Calendar Year as its Fiscal and
Taxable Year.
III. CAPITAL ACCOUNTS. The Company shall maintain a Capital Account for each Member, on a
cumulative basis, in accordance with federal income tax accounting principles.
IV. BANKING. All funds of the Company shall be deposited in a separate bank account or accounts
of a savings and loan association in the name of the Company as determined by the Majority of
the Members. Company funds shall be invested or deposited with an institution, the accounts or
deposits of which are insured or guaranteed by an agency of the United States government.
SECTION VIII
TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP INTEREST
A. The Member desiring to transfer his or her Interest must first provide written notice (the
"Notice") to the other Members, specifying the price and terms on which the Member is
prepared to sell the Interest (the "Offer").
B. Other Members may acquire all of the Interest at the price and under the terms specified
in the Offer for a period of 30 days after receipt of the Notice. If the acquiring Members
III. SUBSTITUTED PARTIES. A Transferee will not be permitted to become a fully substituted
Member in any transfer unless and until;
A. The transferor and assignee executes and delivers the necessary or appropriate
documents and instruments of conveyance to the Company, to effect the transfer and to
confirm the agreement of the permitted assignee to be bound by the provisions of this
Agreement; and
B. The transferor presents an opinion of counsel, satisfactory to the Company, that the
transfer will not cause the Company to terminate for federal income tax purposes or that
any termination is not adverse to the Company or the other Members.
V. ACQUISITION OF A DECEASED MEMBER’S INTEREST. The Company shall have the option
to acquire, purchase, or redeem a deceased Member’s interest in the company provided that;
A. A written notice to the deceased member’s estate within 180 following the member’s
death. The deceased member’s interest shall be valued in accordance with schedule 3
SECTION VI
GENERAL PROVISIONS
II. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties under it are
governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of STATE.
III. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement
between the Members with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. No agreements,
understandings, restrictions, representations, or warranties exist between or among the members
other than those in this Agreement or referred to or provided for in this Agreement.
IV. MODIFICATION. No modification or amendment of any provision of this Agreement shall bind
any Member unless it is in writing, and signed by all the Members.
V. ATTORNEY FEES. In the event of any suit or action to enforce or interpret any provision of this
Agreement (or that is based on this Agreement), the prevailing party is entitled to recover
reasonable attorney fees other costs related to the suit, action, or arbitration, and in any appeals.
The determination of who is the prevailing party and the sum of reasonable attorney fees to be
paid will be decided by the court or courts, including any appellate courts, in which the matter is
tried, heard, or decided.
VI. FURTHER EFFECT. The parties agree to execute other documents necessary to further effect
and evidence the terms of this Agreement, as long as the terms and provisions of the other
documents are fully consistent with the terms of this Agreement.
VII. SEVERABILITY. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held to be void or unenforceable,
that term or provision will be severed from this Agreement, the balance of the Agreement will
survive, and the balance of this Agreement will be reasonably construed to carry out the intent of
the parties as evidenced by the terms of this Agreement.
VIII. NOTICES. All notices required to be given by this Agreement will be in writing and will be
effective when actually delivered or, if mailed, when deposited as certified mail, postage prepaid,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement execute this Operating Agreement as of
the date and year first above written.
MEMBERS: