By its nature, it is an internal, non-public agreement between the members of the company. Ohio law does not require an LLC to have an operating agreement in place; however, having a well drafted operating agreement is highly recommended.
Yes you can have a LLC without a business as well. There is no problem with that.
Businesses are required to register with the Ohio Secretary of State to legally conduct business in the state — this is commonly called a business license.
You might also be wondering, “How long can you operate a business without a license?” Judging by real-world examples, you could be shut down in as little as 60 days. In one instance, a legal entity missed the renewal notice for a seemingly minor business license.
1. First, register with the Ohio Secretary of State.