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No state requires an LLC to file its operating agreement with the state government. The five states that do require LLCs to have an operating agreement—California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, and New York—only require that LLCs keep a copy in their own records.
An operating agreement (bylaws) is an internal document that defines how the business owners professionally relate to one another. The articles of incorporation (certificate of formation) is a public document that legally establishes a business as a corporation.
While not always legally required, operating agreements play a critical role in the smooth operation, legal protection, and financial clarity of LLCs. Their absence can lead to governance by default state laws, management, and financial disorganization, and increased legal vulnerabilities.
Look through your files dating back to the business formation, and check your personal financial records (for example, your tax records) for a copy of the agreement.
Management or Operating Agreement means a legal agreement with a Non-Qualified User where the Non-Qualified User provides services involving all or a portion of any function of the Financed Facility, such as a contract to manage the entire Financed Facility or a portion of the Financed Facility.
It is required by state law – CA Corporations Code Section 17701.02(s) requires every California LLC to have an operating agreement. Therefore, having this agreement can help ensure you comply with the law. An operating agreement establishes the business as a separate entity – One of the most important.
Default State Laws Apply: Without an operating agreement, the LLC will be subject to the default state laws governing LLCs in the state where it is formed. These laws vary from state to state and may not necessarily reflect the wishes or intentions of the LLC members.
If you're forming—or have formed—an LLC in California, New York, Missouri, Maine, or Delaware, state laws require you to create an LLC Operating Agreement. But no matter what state you're in, it's always a good idea to create a formal agreement between LLC members.
California is one of the few states that legally require an LLC to have an Operating Agreement. It's recommended that you have a completed Operating Agreement within 90 days after filing the Articles of Organization.
An operating agreement is not legally required for an LLC in Florida, but it is highly recommended for both single-member and multi-member LLCs.