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The Single Member Operating Agreement is a crucial legal document used when establishing or maintaining a single-owner Limited Liability Company in the United States. While not universally required by state law, this agreement is essential for maintaining the separation between personal and business assets and establishing clear operational procedures. It typically includes detailed provisions about company formation, capital contributions, management structure, profit distributions, tax matters, and dissolution procedures. The document serves multiple purposes: it reinforces the LLC's limited liability protection, provides clear operational guidelines, establishes tax treatment preferences, and can be used to demonstrate the formal existence of the LLC to banks, courts, and other third parties. The agreement must comply with state-specific LLC laws and can be customized to address particular business needs while maintaining the protective benefits of the LLC structure.
