Business Formation

LLC Operating Agreement:

Purpose: This is the most important internal document. It is the legal contract between the members that governs the LLC's operations, finances, and management. Even single-member LLCs should have one to reinforce liability protection.

Articles of Organization (or Certificate of Formation):

Purpose: This is the primary document that officially creates your LLC with the state. It's a relatively simple form that provides basic public information about the company.

Name Reservation Application (Optional but Recommended):

Purpose: If you have your LLC name chosen but aren't ready to file the Articles of Organization, you can file this form to reserve the name for a specific period (e.g., 60-120 days). This prevents another business from registering the same name while you prepare your other documents.

Registered Agent Acceptance (Often Part of the Articles):

Purpose: Formally designates and confirms that your chosen registered agent (the person or company authorized to receive legal and official documents on behalf of the LLC) has accepted the role. Some states require a separate signed acceptance form.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC FORMATION

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

CORPORATION SETUP

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS

BUSINESS ENTITY DOCUMENTS

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.

LLC Membership Ledger:

Purpose: A simple but critical document that lists all current members, their contact information, the date they became a member, and the number/percentage of ownership units they hold. It should be updated whenever membership changes.