Below is a sample of Articles of Organization. These should not be
considered an exact or complete set of articles for a business. They are simply
provided so that you can understand how they are written and what information
they contain.
Article I
Name of Company
The name of the limited liability company shall be: ____________________
Article II
Duration
The Period of duration for this limited liability company shall be
perpectual. (If the LLC is going to be established for a specific period of
time, then that can be listed here)
Article III
Purposes
In this article, you list why the LLC is being established.
Article IV
Registered Agent
This is where you list the name and address of the person who receives
official paperwork from the state.
Article V
Initial Members
This is where you list the name and addresses of the owner or owners of the
LLC.
Article VI
Management
Here is you can either state that the LLC will be managed by its members, or
you can list the name of the person who will be specifically managing the
company.
Article VII
Indemnification
The members of the limited liability company
shall have no liability for any debt, obligation, or liability of the company.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned member has hereunto executed these
Articles of Organization on this the _______ day of ______, _______
An LLC can be a great way for a small business owner to protect his or her
personal assets with very little expense. The key to making it work is to
consult with a legal professional who can assist you to insure that an LLC is
right for your specific purpose.