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LLC Operating Agreement Generator

Answer 6 questions. Get a state-customized operating agreement draft you can review with an attorney. Single or multi-member. Member or manager managed. No signup wall to use it.

Step 1 of 6

What is the entity name?

The legal name exactly as it will appear on formation documents.

Include the entity designator (LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company). Most states require it on the formation filing.

Questions & Answers

Is this legally binding?+

The generated document is a starting draft, not legal advice. It includes common provisions used in most US states, but you should review it with a licensed attorney before signing. Every draft carries a clear disclaimer with this guidance.

Single-member vs multi-member LLC — what's the difference?+

Single-member LLCs are taxed as disregarded entities by default, so the income flows through to your personal return as sole proprietor income. Multi-member LLCs default to partnership taxation. The structural difference in the agreement is significant — multi-member versions include capital contributions per member, ownership percentages, buy-sell, right of first refusal, and distribution mechanics.

Member-managed or manager-managed?+

Member-managed is the default for most small LLCs — the members run the company. Manager-managed separates ownership from day-to-day management, which is cleaner if you have passive investors or want a clear chain of authority. Our generator produces different management articles based on your pick.

Can I edit the agreement after generating?+

Yes. You can copy the plain text, download it as a formatted HTML document (prints cleanly to PDF from any browser), or send it to your attorney. All edits happen outside the generator.

Which states are supported?+

All 50 US states. The governing law clause and formation references are customized to your pick. State-specific quirks (like Wyoming's series LLC or California's $800 franchise tax) are not automatically handled — that is what attorney review is for.

Do you save my information?+

The operating agreement itself is generated entirely in your browser and never sent to our servers. If you provide an email to unlock the download, we save the email to send you follow-ups about new tools and posts. Unsubscribe in one click.