Ohio LLC Operating Agreement Template

Ohio rules built into this template

• Governing statute: Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act (Ohio Rev. Code ch. 1706).
• State filings: Ohio does not require an annual report from LLCs, but the LLC must keep its statutory agent information current with the Ohio Secretary of State.

What the LLC Operating Agreement includes

1. Formation and Name
2. Purpose
3. Principal Office and Registered Agent
4. Members
5. Capital Contributions
6. Profits, Losses, and Capital Accounts
7. Tax Classification
8. Distributions
9. Management
10. Voting and Major Decisions
11. Limited Liability and Indemnification
12. Duties and Conflicts of Interest
13. Books, Records, and Banking
14. Transfer Restrictions
15. Death, Incapacity, or Withdrawal of a Member
16. Dissolution and Winding Up
17. State Filings and Compliance
18. General Provisions
19. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

Does Ohio require an LLC operating agreement?

Ohio does not require an LLC to file an operating agreement with the state, but having a signed written agreement is strongly recommended. It sets ownership, voting, and transfer rules and helps show that the LLC is separate from its owners.

What annual filings does a Ohio LLC have?

Ohio does not require an annual report from LLCs, but the LLC must keep its statutory agent information current with the Ohio Secretary of State.

What is the difference between the Standard and Professional LLC Operating Agreement?

The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware LLC Operating Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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