LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OPERATING AGREEMENT
[COMPANY NAME], LLC
An Illinois Limited Liability Company
Effective Date: [DATE]
[// GUIDANCE: Governed by the Illinois Limited Liability Company Act, 805 ILCS 180/1-1 et seq. Illinois permits Series LLCs under 805 ILCS 180/37-40. Illinois imposes a $75 annual report fee and a 1.5% replacement tax (Personal Property Replacement Tax) on partnership income allocated to Illinois.]
ARTICLE I - FORMATION
1.1 Formation
The Members form a limited liability company pursuant to the Illinois Limited Liability Company Act, 805 ILCS 180/1-1 et seq. (the "Act") by filing Articles of Organization with the Illinois Secretary of State.
1.2 Name
[COMPANY NAME], LLC
1.3 Principal Office
[ADDRESS], Illinois [ZIP]
1.4 Registered Agent
Agent: [NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS], Illinois [ZIP]
1.5 Term
Perpetual, unless dissolved per this Agreement or the Act.
1.6 Series LLC Designation
☐ This LLC IS designated as a Series LLC under 805 ILCS 180/37-40.
☐ This LLC is NOT a Series LLC.
[// GUIDANCE: Illinois allows Series LLCs. Each series can have separate assets, liabilities, members, and managers. The Articles of Organization must include a notice that the LLC may establish one or more series.]
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
The Company is formed for [DESCRIBE PURPOSE] and any lawful purpose under the Act.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERS
See Exhibit A for Members, Capital Contributions, and Percentage Interests.
ARTICLE IV - CAPITAL
4.1 Initial Contributions
Per Exhibit A.
4.2 Capital Accounts
Maintained per IRC § 704(b) regulations.
ARTICLE V - ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Profits, Losses, and Distributions per Percentage Interests.
ARTICLE VI - MANAGEMENT
☐ MEMBER-MANAGED
☐ MANAGER-MANAGED: Manager(s): [NAME(S)]
ARTICLE VII - TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS
Transfers require [majority/unanimous] consent. Right of First Refusal: [30] days.
ARTICLE VIII - DISSOLUTION
Upon Member consent, judicial dissolution, or Act requirements.
ARTICLE IX - INDEMNIFICATION
Company indemnifies Members/Managers for good faith actions per 805 ILCS 180/15-3.
ARTICLE X - TAX MATTERS
☐ Partnership/Disregarded ☐ S corp ☐ C corp
Partnership Representative: [NAME]
10.1 Illinois Replacement Tax
[// GUIDANCE: Illinois imposes a Personal Property Replacement Tax (PPRT) of 1.5% on the net income of partnerships and S corporations allocated to Illinois. LLCs taxed as partnerships must pay this tax.]
The Company shall pay all required Illinois taxes, including the Personal Property Replacement Tax.
ARTICLE XI - MISCELLANEOUS
Governing Law: State of Illinois
EXECUTION
______________________________ Date: __________
[MEMBER NAME]
EXHIBIT A - MEMBERS
| Member | Contribution | Interest |
|---|---|---|
| [NAME] | $[AMT] | [XX]% |
Governed by Illinois Limited Liability Company Act, 805 ILCS 180/1-1 et seq. Illinois permits Series LLCs and imposes a 1.5% replacement tax.