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The LLC Operating Agreement details the ownership and management of a company or LLC in Georgia, and includes guidelines for daily operations and officer responsibilities. To ensure legal compliance and smooth operation of
the company, it is recommended that each member keep an original copy of the agreement as it is not filed with any government office. Follow the steps below to fill in the necessary information in the agreement.
Fill in the official name of the LLC as registered with the state of Georgia. This name is important because it legally identifies your business and ensures that your company's name is not being used by someone else.
Fill in the date when the operating agreement is being entered into. This date is essential for record-keeping and to establish the beginning of the agreement.
Choose the appropriate checkbox to indicate whether the LLC is a single-member or multi-member LLC. This information is necessary to determine the management structure, ownership interests, and distribution of profits and losses within the company. If the LLC is a single-member LLC, fill in the owner's name and mailing address. This information is needed to identify the individual responsible for the company's management and the address where legal documents can be sent. If the LLC is a multi-member LLC, fill in the name, ownership percentage, and mailing address for each member. This information is required to establish each member's ownership interest, voting power, and profit and loss distribution rights. It also provides the contact information for each member.
Repeat the company name you filled in at the beginning of the document. This name is required to identify the company consistently throughout the agreement. Next, fill in the company's primary business location. This information is essential to establish the primary location where the business operates and where legal documents can be served.
Fill in the date when the LLC was formed by filing the Articles of Organization with the Georgia Secretary of State. This date is crucial for tax and regulatory purposes, as well as to establish the beginning of the LLC's existence.
Fill in the capital contributions made by each member, if applicable. For single-member LLCs, the member may decide on the capital contributions, while for multi-member LLCs, each member's capital contribution should be detailed. This information is necessary to establish each member's investment in the company and their respective ownership interests.
Fill in the name of your LLC as this helps identify the specific company that the certificate refers to. You should also fill in the effective date of the operating agreement on the blank line after "dated effective as of." This indicates the date from which the operating agreement becomes valid and binding. Providing these details ensures that the certificate accurately represents the membership interest in the company.
At the end of the document, each member should sign and date the agreement on the lines provided after "Member’s Signature" and print their name on the lines provided after "Print Name." These signatures are crucial to confirm the members' agreement to the terms and conditions specified in the operating agreement, making it legally binding for all parties involved.
By filling in all of the required fields in the operating agreement, you ensure that your LLC's management, ownership, and financial structure are clearly defined and understood by all parties. This comprehensive agreement helps to avoid disputes and misunderstandings among the members, and it provides a solid foundation for the successful operation of your business.