Free LLC Operating Agreement Generator
Answer a few questions about your LLC and download a state-customized operating agreement as a PDF. Single or multi-member, free.
Business Details
Enter your LLC information as it appears on your formation documents.
The date this agreement takes effect (today or future).
What goes into your operating agreement
The generator asks for what the agreement needs, then writes it into a standard agreement for your state:
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Company details
Name, state of formation, principal office and purpose.
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Members and ownership
Each member, their contribution and ownership share.
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Management
Member-managed or manager-managed, and who can sign for the LLC.
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Money
How profits, losses and distributions are shared.
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Decisions
Voting, meetings and what needs unanimous consent.
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Changes and exit
Transfers, new members, a member leaving, and closing the LLC.
Operating agreement rules by state
What each state's law says about operating agreements, and what to put in yours.
Frequently asked questions
Is this operating agreement generator really free?
Yes. Answer the questions and the PDF downloads straight away. There is no payment step and no trial that turns into a subscription.
What is an LLC operating agreement?
The internal contract between an LLC and its owners. It records who owns what share, how profits and losses are divided, who makes decisions, and what happens when a member leaves or the LLC closes. It is kept with your records, not filed with the state.
Do I need an operating agreement if I am the only member?
Yes, in practice. A single-member agreement shows the LLC is a separate business, which supports the liability protection, and banks often ask for one when you open a business account. Choose one member in the generator and it writes a single-member agreement.
Which states require an operating agreement?
A few state statutes say every LLC must have one, and New York requires a written agreement within 90 days of forming. Elsewhere it is optional by law but still recommended. Each state page lists what its law says.
Does an operating agreement have to be notarized or filed?
No state requires it to be filed, and notarizing is not required. Every member should sign it and keep a copy with the LLC records.
What is the difference between member-managed and manager-managed?
In a member-managed LLC the owners run the business day to day. In a manager-managed LLC, named managers run it and the other members are passive owners. The generator asks which one you want and writes the agreement to match.
Can I change the agreement later?
Yes. Members can amend it, usually by the vote the agreement itself sets. Common reasons are adding or removing a member or changing ownership shares.
Is this legal advice?
No. The generator produces a standard agreement from your answers. For unusual ownership terms, investors or disputes, have a lawyer review it.