The members of an LLC are required to adopt a written Operating Agreement. See Section 417 of the Limited Liability Company Law. The Operating Agreement may be entered into before, at the time of, or within 90 days after the filing of the Articles of Organization.
No. The state of Washington does not require businesses to file their LLC operating agreements with the state. However, it's a good idea to have a completed operating agreement on hand for other institutions who may request one.
And while most states do not require LLCs to have a written operating agreement, having the agreement in writing can reduce uncertainties and is generally recommended.
An operating agreement is a basic legal document agreed to when someone forms a limited liability company (LLC). At a high level, it sets forth the structure, management, decision-making process, and operating procedures for an LLC.
How to Form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Washington Choose an LLC Name. File a Certificate of Formation. Create an LLC Operating Agreement. Apply for a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) Choose the type of business entity for tax purposes. File any required state and local business licenses.
The 5 states requiring an operating agreement are California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, and New York.
How to create an LLC operating agreement in 9 steps Decide between a template or an attorney. Include your business information. List your LLC's members. Choose a management structure. Outline ownership transfers and dissolution. Determine tax structure. Gather LLC members to sign the agreement. Distribute copies.
Washington State doesn't require you to have a written operating agreement for your LLC. ing to WA Rev Code § 25.15. 006 (2020), the operating agreement may be verbal or implied. However, having a written operating agreement on file is in your company's best interest.
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.