LLC Operating Agreement Generator

Create a legally enforceable LLC Operating Agreement for Single-Member or Multi-Member LLCs. Establish member ownership percentages, voting thresholds, profit distributions, and dissolution rules.

LLC Agreement Parameters

Configure member structure, management authority, and state jurisdiction.

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LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OPERATING AGREEMENT OF APEX VENTURES LLC THIS OPERATING AGREEMENT is entered into and made effective as of September 15, 2026 (the "Effective Date"), by and among the undersigned member(s). ARTICLE 1: FORMATION AND PURPOSE 1.1 FORMATION: The Company was formed as a limited liability company under the Limited Liability Company Act of the State of Delaware. 1.2 NAME: The name of the Company is Apex Ventures LLC. 1.3 PRINCIPAL OFFICE: The principal executive office of the Company shall be located at: 1201 Orange St, Suite 600, Wilmington, DE 19801, or at such other location as determined by the Member(s). 1.4 PURPOSE: The Company may engage in any lawful business, purpose, or activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the laws of Delaware. ARTICLE 2: MEMBERS AND CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2.1 SOLE MEMBER: David Ross is the sole member of the Company, holding 100% of the membership interest. 2.2 INITIAL CONTRIBUTION: The Member has contributed $10,000 in cash or property to the capital of the Company. ARTICLE 3: MANAGEMENT 3.1 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE: The Company shall be MEMBER-MANAGED. All management decisions, operational directives, and binding commitments shall be made directly by the Member(s) holding a majority of membership interests. ARTICLE 4: DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAXATION 4.1 PROFITS AND LOSSES: For financial accounting and tax purposes, net profits and net losses shall be allocated among the Member(s) in proportion to their respective membership percentages. 4.2 DISTRIBUTIONS: Cash distributions shall be made at such times and in such aggregate amounts as determined by the Member(s), subject to maintaining adequate operating reserves. 4.3 TAX STATUS: Unless the Member(s) elect corporate taxation via IRS Form 8832 or 2553, the Company shall be treated as a disregarded entity for federal and state income tax purposes. ARTICLE 5: LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION 5.1 LIMITED LIABILITY: No Member or Manager shall be personally liable for any debt, obligation, or liability of the Company solely by reason of being a Member or Manager. 5.2 INDEMNIFICATION: The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each Member and Manager from and against any loss, damage, or liability incurred by reason of any act performed on behalf of the Company, provided such act did not constitute fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct. ARTICLE 6: TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS AND DISSOLUTION 6.1 TRANSFERS: No Member shall sell, assign, pledge, or transfer any portion of their membership interest without the prior unanimous written consent of the non-transferring Members. 6.2 DISSOLUTION: The Company shall be dissolved only upon the written consent of all Members, or upon judicial decree under the laws of Delaware. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has/have executed this Operating Agreement as of the Effective Date. MEMBER: _____________________________________________ David Ross, Sole Member Date: September 15, 2026

Protecting Limited Liability with an LLC Operating Agreement

Even in states where filing an Operating Agreement is not legally required by the Secretary of State, maintaining an executed Operating Agreement is essential. It proves to courts that your business is an independent entity separate from your personal assets, preserving the corporate veil against creditor piercing, while providing banks and title companies with necessary proof of signing authority.

Key Features & Protections

Single & Multi-Member LLCs

Seamless configuration whether you are an individual founder or a syndicated multi-partner company.

Member vs. Manager Managed

Toggle between direct owner democracy or professional designated manager stewardship.

Corporate Veil Protection

Formal legal declarations establishing separate bank accounts, limitation of liability, and indemnification.

Capital Accounts & Distributions

Prescribes IRS-compliant capital accounting, cash flow distributions, and allocation of tax profits/losses.

Buy-Sell & Transfer Restrictions

Mandates rights of first refusal (ROFR) preventing outside third parties from acquiring member equity.

Bank & E-Sign Ready

Accepted by major corporate banking institutions for opening merchant business bank accounts.

Practical Use Cases

  • Opening Business Bank Accounts

    Satisfy mandatory KYC compliance requirements for Chase, Silicon Valley Bank, Mercury, and Brex.

  • Multi-Founder Startups

    Establish clear ownership percentages, voting majorities, and equity vesting schedules between co-founders.

  • Real Estate Holding Companies

    Safeguard rental properties inside asset protection LLCs with formal manager-managed structures.

  • E-Commerce & Digital Agencies

    Shield personal homes and retirement funds from customer lawsuits or commercial vendor disputes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to file the Operating Agreement with the state?

No. Unlike the Articles of Organization, an LLC Operating Agreement is an internal governing document. You keep the executed original with your corporate records and provide copies to banks, lenders, and tax advisors.

Does a Single-Member LLC need an Operating Agreement?

Yes. Without an Operating Agreement, courts in lawsuit proceedings are far more likely to 'pierce the corporate veil' by claiming the single-member LLC is merely an alter-ego of the owner, leaving personal assets vulnerable to business debts.

What is the difference between Member-Managed and Manager-Managed?

In a Member-Managed LLC, all owners participate directly in daily operational decisions. In a Manager-Managed LLC, the members elect one or more managers (who can be members or external hired executives) to direct daily operations.

Can ownership percentages be different from capital invested?

Yes. An LLC allows flexible economic arrangements where a partner who contributed sweat equity can own 50% of the LLC profits even if another partner contributed 90% of the initial startup capital.

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