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Generate a complete, state-specific operating agreement for your LLC — with correct statute citations, member rights, profit splits, and exit procedures. Required by law in California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, and New York. Free, no account required.

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📄 LLC Operating Agreement Generator 100% Free
LLC Name Acme Holdings LLC
State California
Members 2 members — 60%/40%
Management Member-managed
Generate → Generate Agreement
✓ California requires operating agreements by law (Corp. Code §17701.10). LegalStack auto-applies state rules.
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State-Specific Clause Logic

Operating agreements for all 50 states. California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, and New York — LegalStack applies the actual required statute language. All other states get best-practice RULLCA provisions.

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Single-Member & Multi-Member

Whether you are the sole owner or have a partner, LegalStack generates the right structure. Define ownership percentages, voting rights, capital contributions, and profit allocation.

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Statute Citations Included

Every operating agreement includes the actual statute it references — California Corp. Code §17701.10, Delaware §18-101, New York LLC Law §417, and more. Your attorney can verify the source instantly.

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Buy-Sell & Transfer Provisions

Built-in right of first refusal, buy-out procedures, and transfer restrictions protect members if someone wants to sell or exit. Essential for multi-member LLCs.

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Profit & Loss Allocation

Define how profits and losses are distributed among members — equal split, percentage-based, or custom allocation. Avoids the default state rule that may not match your intentions.

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PDF & Word Download

Download your completed operating agreement as a PDF or Word document. Ready to sign, file with your records, or hand to your attorney for review.

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Enter your LLC details

Name, state of formation, member names, and ownership percentages. Takes under 2 minutes.

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Choose management structure

Member-managed or manager-managed? Define voting thresholds and decision-making rules.

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AI generates your agreement

LegalStack applies the correct state statute and generates a complete operating agreement with all standard provisions. Download and sign.

LegalStack vs. paid alternatives

Why pay $50–$300/month when you can get the essentials for free?

Feature LegalStack (Free) Clio / MyCase PracticePanther
State-specific clause logic ✓ All 50 states Generic template$99+ service
Single-member support ✓ Included Limited
Multi-member with % split ✓ Included Basic only
Statute citations ✓ Every state NoLimited
Buy-sell provisions ✓ Included Basic onlyAdd-on
Free to generate ✓ ✓ Free ✗ $99–$299

Common questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Do I really need an operating agreement for my LLC?
In 5 states — California, Delaware, Maine, Missouri, and New York — an operating agreement is legally required. In the other 45 states it is strongly recommended but not mandatory. Either way, every LLC should have one: without it, your state default rules govern profit splits, voting rights, and member exit procedures — rules that may not reflect how you actually want to run your business.
Is a single-member LLC operating agreement necessary?
Even if you are the only member, an operating agreement is smart. It documents that the LLC is a separate entity from you personally (critical for liability protection), defines how you will manage the LLC, and establishes record-keeping procedures. Banks and investors often require one before opening business accounts.
What must an LLC operating agreement include?
A complete operating agreement should include: (1) member information and ownership percentages; (2) management structure — member-managed or manager-managed; (3) voting rights and decision thresholds; (4) profit and loss allocation method; (5) capital contribution requirements; (6) transfer restrictions and right of first refusal; (7) buy-sell provisions for member exit, death, or disability; (8) dissolution procedures. LegalStack generates all of these automatically.
Is LegalStack free to use?
Yes — the operating agreement generator is completely free. No account, no credit card, no signup required. Download your operating agreement as PDF or Word in minutes.
How is LegalStack different from LegalZoom or Rocket Lawyer?
LegalZoom charges $99–$299 for an operating agreement. Rocket Lawyer requires a subscription. LegalStack generates the same state-specific document — with statute citations and all standard provisions — at no cost. LegalStack applies the actual state statute language required in each state (California Corp. Code §17701.10, Delaware §18-101, New York LLC Law §417, etc.) automatically, not a generic fill-in form.

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