South Dakota 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 South Dakota: the governing statute, filing office and document names below are already typed in, and the clauses South Dakota law treats differently from the state-neutral version have been adjusted.
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What the South Dakota edition already fills in
Governing law line on the cover: South Dakota — South Dakota Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, SDCL ch. 47-34A.
| Item | South Dakota |
|---|---|
| LLC statute | South Dakota Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, SDCL ch. 47-34A |
| Formation document (LLC) | Articles of Organization |
| Filing office | South Dakota Secretary of State |
| Annual filings | Annual report |
| Final filing on dissolution (LLC) | Articles of Dissolution, then Articles of Termination |
| Publication requirement | None |
| Community property | No — common-law (separate) property state; the spousal acknowledgment is optional |
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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota?
Yes. The South Dakota edition is the state-neutral form with the South Dakota statute, filing office and document names typed in, and the clauses South Dakota treats differently adjusted. It is a template you complete yourself; have an attorney licensed in South Dakota review it if your situation is unusual.
What file do I get?
A zip with the South Dakota 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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- South Dakota Corporate Resolutions and Secretary's Certificates Pack
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