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California LLC Operating Agreement

Generate a comprehensive LLC operating agreement customized for California law, compliant with the California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

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Governing Statute

California Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act

Cal. Corp. Code § 17701.01 et seq.

Why You Need One

An operating agreement establishes your LLC's governance, protects your limited liability status in California, and prevents state default rules from controlling your business decisions.

State Requirements

California LLC requirements

Key requirements for forming and maintaining an LLC in California.

Must file Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State
Must designate an agent for service of process in California
Annual $800 minimum franchise tax required regardless of income
Must file Statement of Information within 90 days and biennially thereafter
Must comply with the California Revised Uniform LLC Act provisions

State Highlights

What makes California unique

Notable features of California's LLC laws that may affect your operating agreement.

Minimum $800 annual franchise tax applies to all LLCs, even those with no income

Community property laws can affect member interests for married members

Strict compliance requirements including mandatory Statement of Information filings

How it works

Three simple steps

1

Answer Questions

Fill out a guided questionnaire about your California LLC, its members, and terms.

2

AI Generates

Our AI creates a comprehensive operating agreement compliant with California law.

3

Download & Review

Download as a Word document. Edit inline or in your preferred word processor.

Ready to create your California LLC operating agreement?

Generate a comprehensive, California-specific operating agreement in minutes.

pactdraft.ai is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

pactdraft.ai is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

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