• An LLC operating agreement is a legal document that sets out the terms of a limited liability company for the members.

  • It defines the path the business should take and brings more clarity to operations and management.
  • In some states, an operating agreement is required as part of the creation of a legal entity.
  • LLC operating agreements contain some template sections with standard language, but one size does not necessarily fit all.
  • If the LLC does not have an operating agreement, it must be governed by the default rules for that state.