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LLC Operating Agreement. The LLC rulebook.

The operating agreement is the internal rules of an LLC: how members are admitted, how capital is contributed, how profits are allocated, how the LLC is managed, when interests can be transferred, what happens on dissolution. State law sets defaults; the operating agreement customizes. Required by some states (CA, NY, MO, ME); strongly recommended in all. We generate state-specific drafts.

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How it works

How we handle Conservation Easement, end-to-end.

A conservation easement is a permanent restriction on the use of land, typically donated to a qualified land trust to preserve the land's natural or open-space character.

1

Eligibility review

Land must have conservation value: scenic, ecological, historic, open-space, or recreational. We assess whether your land qualifies. Most rural and undeveloped properties do; urban properties rarely.

2

Land trust selection

Donation must be to a qualified land trust (501(c)(3)). We refer to local and national land trusts (Land Trust Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, regional trusts). They accept the easement and hold the restriction in perpetuity.

3

Engineering + appraisal

Engineering work documents the conservation value. Qualified appraisal determines diminished land value (the deduction amount). IRS scrutinizes appraisals; we use highly credentialed appraisers with conservation easement experience.

4

Legal documentation + closing

Easement document recorded with county recorder. Permanent restriction runs with the land. Donor receives appraisal-supported deduction. Coordination with attorney specializing in conservation easements.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent conservation easement pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Single-member LLC

$99
SM-LLC template

Solo founder, disregarded entity. Simple capital + management + transfer terms. e-signature included.

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VC-ready + counsel review

$799
Investor-grade terms

MM-LLC + investor terms (preferred capital, preemption, drag-along, governance rights). Partner counsel review before signing.

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FAQ

About the Conservation Easement Service.

Is the operating agreement filed with the state?
Generally no. Operating agreement is INTERNAL to the LLC. Only the Articles of Organization (or Certificate of Formation) is filed publicly. Operating agreement is signed by members and kept in the company book.
Do I need an OA for a single-member LLC?
Yes - strongly recommended. Without one, state default rules apply and a court may find the LLC is not respected as a separate entity (piercing the veil). CA, NY, MO, and ME require one by statute.
Can I amend the operating agreement later?
Yes, per the amendment procedure (typically unanimous consent or majority depending on what is being amended). Set the right thresholds at adoption - too low = founder loses control.
What is the difference between bylaws and operating agreement?
Bylaws are for corporations (C-corp, S-corp, nonprofit). Operating agreements are for LLCs. Same purpose (governance) but different legal structures and tax treatment.
Should the members sign?
Yes. Operating agreements are contracts between members. All members must sign. New members admitted later must sign a joinder agreement to be bound.
What if my OA conflicts with state law?
Operating agreements cannot override mandatory state law. Where state law is DEFAULT (most provisions), the OA can vary. We draft compliant with your state.
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