Iowa LLC Operating Agreement
The Iowa LLC Operating Agreement is the core document that is referred to when issues
concerning an Iowa limited liability
company (“LLC”) need to be resolved.
The LLC
Operating Agreement is the most important document for your Iowa LLC.
In the case of a single member LLC, without the formality
of an LLC Operating Agreement, the LLC can closely resemble
a sole proprietorship, which does not limit your personal
liability for business debts of the LLC.
With respect to a multi-member LLC, the LLC Operating Agreement reflects the agreement among the members with
respect to the affairs and management of the LLC and governs
the relationship amongst the members of the LLC. By having
an LLC Operating Agreement, the members will be provided
with a clear set of rules that all members have agreed upon
greatly reducing the likelihood of disagreement between
them in the future. A LLC Operating Agreement will also
greatly reduce financial and management misunderstandings,
and make sure your business is governed by your own rules
-- not default rules created by the state of Iowa.
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The LLC operating
agreement does not have to be filed with any state agency.
All states, including the state of Iowa will enforce valid
operating agreements entered into among LLC members. The
operating agreement will only be enforced against the persons
who are parties to the agreement. Therefore, it is extremely
important that all members of an LLC sign the operating
agreement.
Your Iowa
Limited Liability Company
LLC Filing Office
Secretary
of State
First Floor, Lucas Building
321 E. 12th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
Tel: 515-281-5204
www.sos.state.ia.us/business/index.html
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Entity or Franchise
Level Tax
Iowa
does not require partnerships, LLCs taxable as partnerships,
or disregarded single-member LLCs to pay a general net worth
tax or a tax based on net income.
State LLC Act
The
Iowa LLC Act is contained in Title XII, Chapter 490A.100
of the Iowa Code.
Important Statutory Rules
LLC Management
An
LLC is managed by its members unless the Operating Agreement
states that the LLC is to be managed by one or more managers.
Admission of Members
Unless
the Operating Agreement states otherwise, new membership
must be issued with the written consent of all the members.
Amending the Operating Agreement
Unless
otherwise provided in the Operating Agreement, a unanimous
vote of members is required to amend the Articles of Organization
or the Operating Agreement.
Dissolution
Unless
otherwise provided in the Operating Agreement, a majority
vote of members (voting is according to capital account
balances unless otherwise provided) is required to dissolve
the LLC or sell all its assets. However, the written consent of all members
is required to voluntarily dissolve the LLC.
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