Key Insights
- Articles of Organization are the state filing that officially creates your LLC.
- Until the state accepts them, your LLC is not on record.
- Articles are different from an operating agreement, which is internal.
- States may use different names like Certificate of Formation or Articles of Formation.
- Most filings require your LLC name, registered agent, address, and management structure.
- Member-managed vs manager-managed affects who can sign later.
- A registered agent’s name and address often become public record.
- After approval, you typically handle EIN, banking, and permits next.
- Small mismatches in name or address can slow banking and payment approvals.
- If you need to operate in another state, you usually register as a foreign LLC.
