LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OPERATING AGREEMENT
[COMPANY NAME], LLC
A Vermont Limited Liability Company
Effective Date: [DATE]
[// GUIDANCE: Governed by the Vermont Limited Liability Company Act, 11 V.S.A. §§ 4001 et seq. Vermont adopted the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (RULLCA) effective July 1, 2013. Annual reports required with the Secretary of State.]
ARTICLE I - FORMATION
1.1 Formation
The Members form a limited liability company pursuant to the Vermont Limited Liability Company Act, 11 V.S.A. §§ 4001 et seq. (the "Act") by filing Articles of Organization with the Vermont Secretary of State.
1.2 Name
[COMPANY NAME], LLC
1.3 Principal Office
[ADDRESS], Vermont [ZIP]
1.4 Registered Agent
Agent: [NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS], Vermont [ZIP]
1.5 Term
Perpetual, unless dissolved.
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
Initial Contributions per Exhibit A. Capital Accounts per IRC § 704(b).
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.
ARTICLE X - TAX MATTERS
☐ Partnership/Disregarded ☐ S corp ☐ C corp
Partnership Representative: [NAME]
ARTICLE XI - MISCELLANEOUS
Governing Law: State of Vermont
EXECUTION
______________________________ Date: __________
[MEMBER NAME]
EXHIBIT A - MEMBERS
| Member | Contribution | Interest |
|---|---|---|
| [NAME] | $[AMT] | [XX]% |
Governed by Vermont Limited Liability Company Act, 11 V.S.A. §§ 4001 et seq.