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Legally required in California. Lawyer-drafted to protect your liability and keep your LLC compliant.

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Operating Agreement - Single Member, Member Managed (VF)
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State Compliant

Written to satisfy California’s legal requirement for a single-member LLC (protects liability status)

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Personal Liability Protection

Melps maintain separation between you and the business for lawsuits, banks, and taxes.

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Professional Documentation

Required by most banks before opening a business account or applying for capital/credit..

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Future Proofing

Covers ownership, management, recordkeeping, and amendment terms so you're compliant as you grow.

REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Why California Requires a Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement 

This CA LLC operating agreement template is lawyer-drafted for California single-member LLCs and meets the state’s legal requirements for liability protection.

California law requires every LLC — even single-member — to have a written Operating Agreement. It’s what proves your business is legally separate from you. Without it, banks may deny an account and your liability shield can be challenged.

Unlike generic free templates, this agreement uses the correct California-specific language for ownership, management, taxes, and record-keeping — so banks and regulators will accept it.

 

 

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THE PROCESS

How It Works: Create Your California LLC Operating Agreement Template

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Choose the Right California Operating Agreement for Your LLC

 

We’ve included every type of California Operating Agreement so you can pick the one that fits your LLC structure. Whether you manage it yourself or appoint a manager, each version is lawyer-drafted and compliant with California law.

Single-Member (Member-Managed)

Default structure when there is only one owner. You make all decisions and manage the LLC yourself.
 
✅ This is the correct Operating Agreement for your LLC structure.
 

Single-Member (Manager-Managed)

One owner, but management authority is given to a non-owner “manager” (rare, mostly used for investment structures).
 
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Multi-Member (Member-Managed)

Two or more owners with shared ownership, voting rights, and profit distribution.
 
 
 
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Multi-Member (Manager-Managed)

Two or more owners, but management authority is delegated to one or more managers. 

 

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SMVRT Summaries — Plain English Clarity

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Q/A Chatbot — Faster Document Setup

Our system remembers your details and pre-fills future agreements to save you time.

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THE HIDDEN COSTS OF BAD CONTRACTS

The 3 Biggest Contract Headaches for SMBs

  • 62% of small business owners sign contracts they don’t fully understand.
  • 90% say contracts are confusing and unclear.
  • SMBs spend $13K a year on legal agreements.

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