The Importance of an Operating Agreement of an LLC.
What is LLC Operating Agreement?
LLC Operating Agreement is a document stating the terms of the company according to the specifics needs of its members. It outlines functional and financial decision-making in a structured matter.
An operating agreement is not necessary to open an LLC in most of the states. Only Missouri, California, and New York it’s a mandatory requirement.
If it’s not mandatory, why should I do it?
While it might seem like an extra step, the benefits of the Operating agreement are extremely necessary in the incorporation of an LLC. First, without an operating agreement, the ownership of the business follows the states default LLC rules. It also stablishes a legal boundary between an LLC and the owner, for the owner to not be held accountable for the LLC’s debts or liabilities.
What should I include in an Operating Agreement?
- Members ownership in percentage.
- Members responsibilities and voting rights.
- Members duties & powers.
- Profit & loss allocation for members.
- Rules related to meetings.
- Buy-out and buy-sell provisions.
Overall having an Operating agreement is of extreme importance for any LLC, it gives owners the freedom to structure the company as they wish , It gives protection from any liabilities and an organized written down structure of the business that will help when tough decision-making takes place. Get in touch with us today to prepare an LLC operating agreement!
