Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement

Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement

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Last updated February 11th, 2026

single-member LLC operating agreement is a form used to record the internal rules and management of a limited liability company with a sole owner. The document establishes the owner’s rights and obligations, the company’s tax classification and financial management, the entity’s purpose, and all other provisions governing day-to-day operations.

single-member LLC operating agreement is a form used to record the internal rules and management of a limited liability company with a sole owner. The document establishes the owner’s rights and obligations, the company’s tax classification and financial management, the entity’s purpose, and all other provisions governing day-to-day operations.

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Advantages of a Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement

  • Clearly states how the business will run, so there’s no confusion
  • Separates the owner from the business for liability reasons, reinforcing the corporate veil
  • Customizes internal rules that override state-imposed default regulations
  • Helps ensure the owner retains full control of the company
  • Aids in future growth and change with investors and/or new members

What’s Included

Most operating agreements for single-member entities will cover the following:

  • Initial Details. The document will set forth the formal details of the LLC, including the company name, business purpose, duration, and registered office/agent.
  • Owner/Member Details. The name of the owner and their rights/powers/responsibilities and treatment of their capital contributions are outlined in the agreement.
  • Limitation of Liability/Indemnification. A primary function of the agreement is to reinforce the separation between the owner and their business, protecting the owner from the business’s liabilities and vice versa.
  • Finances. The agreement outlines how the entity’s books, records, accounting, and tax matters are handled. It will also set forth how the member’s capital accounts will be managed.
  • Death/Disability. An important provision regarding what will happen to the company in the event the sole member dies or becomes disabled is often included.
  • Duration and Dissolution. How long the company will be maintained and under what terms it may be dissolved is generally stated.

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