Professional LLC Operating Agreement Service

An LLC operating agreement is the governing document that defines ownership stakes, profit distribution, management structure, and exit procedures for your business. Without one, your state's default LLC statute controls — and default rules often create outcomes that surprise business owners, such as equal profit splits regardless of capital contribution or unanimous consent requirements for routine decisions.

An attorney drafts critical provisions that template generators miss: capital call mechanisms, buy-sell agreements triggered by death, disability, or divorce, drag-along and tag-along rights for equity transactions, intellectual property assignment clauses, and anti-dilution protections. For multi-member LLCs, these provisions prevent the disputes that destroy businesses.

In New York, an operating agreement is legally required within 90 days of formation. In California, LLCs face an $800 annual franchise tax regardless of revenue. An attorney ensures your agreement accounts for your state's specific requirements and tax implications.