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Operating Agreement

This Operating Agreement template is for a limited liability company (LLC) and outlines the ownership, management, and operating procedures of the company. It should be used when forming a new LLC or when there are changes to the existing ownership structure.

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Company Letterhead

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{{company_address}}

Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

Preamble

This Operating Agreement (the 'Agreement') is made and entered into as of {{date}} by and among the undersigned members (the 'Members') of {{company_name}} (the 'Company'), a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of {{jurisdiction}}.

Company Formation

1.1. Name: The name of the limited liability company is {{company_name}}.

1.2. Purpose: The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the laws of {{jurisdiction}}.

1.3. Registered Office and Agent: The registered office of the Company shall be {{registered_office_address}}, and the registered agent for service of process shall be {{registered_agent_name}} thereof.

Membership and Capital Contributions

2.1. Initial Members: The initial Members of the Company and their respective capital contributions are set forth in Schedule A attached hereto.

2.2. Additional Contributions: No Member shall be required to make any additional capital contributions to the Company without the express written consent of all Members.

2.3. Capital Accounts: A separate capital account shall be maintained for each Member.

Management and Voting

3.1. Management: The business and affairs of the Company shall be managed by {{manager_type}} (e.g., all Members or a Board of Managers).

3.2. Voting Rights: Each Member shall have voting rights proportionate to their percentage ownership interest in the Company, as set forth in Schedule A, unless otherwise specified herein.

3.3. Meetings of Members: Meetings of the Members shall be held at such time and place as may be designated by the Members from time to time.

Distributions

4.1. Profits and Losses: The net profits and net losses of the Company shall be allocated among the Members in proportion to their respective percentage ownership interests.

4.2. Distributions: Distributions of cash or other property of the Company shall be made to the Members in proportion to their respective percentage ownership interests, as and when determined by the Members.

Transfer of Membership Interests

5.1. Restrictions on Transfer: No Member shall transfer, assign, or encumber all or any part of their membership interest in the Company without the prior written consent of all other Members.

5.2. Right of First Refusal: Any Member desiring to transfer their membership interest shall first offer such interest to the other Members in accordance with the terms herein.

Dissolution of the Company

6.1. Events of Dissolution: The Company shall be dissolved upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) the unanimous written agreement of the Members; (b) the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.

6.2. Liquidation: Upon dissolution, the Company shall be liquidated in an orderly manner, and the assets shall be distributed in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.

Miscellaneous Provisions

7.1. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{jurisdiction}}.

7.2. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement among the Members concerning the Company.

7.3. Amendments: This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by all Members.

Signature Block

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Members have executed this Operating Agreement as of the date first above written.

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{{member_name_1}}

_____________________________

{{member_name_2}}

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{{member_name_3}}

Schedule A: Member Capital Contributions and Ownership Interests

Member Name: {{member_name_1}}, Capital Contribution: {{capital_contribution_1}}, Ownership Interest: {{ownership_interest_1}}%

Member Name: {{member_name_2}}, Capital Contribution: {{capital_contribution_2}}, Ownership Interest: {{ownership_interest_2}}%

Member Name: {{member_name_3}}, Capital Contribution: {{capital_contribution_3}}, Ownership Interest: {{ownership_interest_3}}%

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