California Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement Template
The agreement a one-owner LLC needs to show the bank, keep the liability shield intact and settle the tax-classification choice. This edition of the form is completed for California: the governing statute, filing office and document names below are already typed in, and the clauses California law treats differently from the state-neutral version have been adjusted.
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What the California edition already fills in
Governing law line on the cover: California — California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, Cal. Corp. Code § 17701.01 et seq..
| Item | California |
|---|---|
| LLC statute | California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, Cal. Corp. Code § 17701.01 et seq. |
| Formation document (LLC) | Articles of Organization (Form LLC-1) |
| Filing office | California Secretary of State |
| Annual filings | Statement of Information (Form LLC-12) within 90 days of filing and every two years; $800 annual LLC tax and gross-receipts fee to the Franchise Tax Board |
| Final filing on dissolution (LLC) | Certificate of Cancellation (Form LLC-4/7), preceded by a Certificate of Dissolution (Form LLC-3) unless all members vote to dissolve |
| Publication requirement | None |
| Community property | Yes — a spouse may hold a community interest in a membership interest acquired during marriage; use the spousal acknowledgment or consent |
| Note | Non-compete covenants among LLC members are void except under §§ 16601–16602.5. |
What is inside
- Key Terms table with every fill-in field on one page
- 7 articles: formation, management, capital, distributions, transfer on death or incapacity, dissolution, general terms
- Tax classification explained (disregarded entity vs. S-corporation election)
- Instruction Sheet: every field, every choice, after-signing checklist
How it works
- Buy and download the zip (Word .docx files).
- Open the Instruction Sheet; it explains every field in plain language.
- Open the California edition and replace each yellow [BRACKETED FIELD].
- Delete the cover page, print or sign electronically, keep the signed original with your records.
Questions
Is this single-member llc operating agreement valid in California?
Yes. The California edition is the state-neutral form with the California statute, filing office and document names typed in, and the clauses California treats differently adjusted. It is a template you complete yourself; have an attorney licensed in California review it if your situation is unusual.
What file do I get?
A zip with the California edition and all other 50 state editions, each as Word (.docx) files in English and Spanish, plus the Instruction Sheet. Open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.
How do I complete it?
Open the Instruction Sheet first. Replace each yellow [BRACKETED FIELD] with your information, delete the options you do not use, delete the cover page, then print or e-sign.
Do I need a notary or a lawyer?
The Instruction Sheet says when a signature needs a notary and lists the situations where the form is not enough and an attorney should review it.
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