Last updated December 9, 2021
Alabama LLC Operating Agreement
Overview: How to start an LLC in Alabama
Step-by-step guides:
1. Name Reservation
2. Registered Agent
3. Filing Forms
4. Operating Agreement ← you are here
Alabama LLC Costs:
Formation fee: $200
Annual fee: $100 minimum per year
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Downloads
Both links below are to the same document. The 1st is a Word document. The 2nd is a PDF.
Operating Agreement (Word)
Operating Agreement (PDF)
Next Step
After you’ve completed and signed your Alabama LLC’s Operating Agreement, you can then proceed to the next Lesson: How to Get an EIN for an Alabama LLC.
References
Code of Alabama: Section 10A-5A-1.08
Code of Alabama: Section 10A-5A-1.09
Code of Alabama: Section 10A-5A-1.10
Code of Alabama: Section 10A-5A-3.02
Code of Alabama: Section 10A-5A-4.07
Matt holds a Bachelor's Degree in business from Drexel University with a concentration in business law. He performs extensive research and analysis to convert state laws into simple instructions anyone can follow to form their LLC - all for free! Read more about Matt Horwitz and LLC University.
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I have an EIN number that I received when I got an LLCi in another state. Can I use that number for
This new state LLC?
Hello, you’ll need a new EIN for the new LLC since your two LLCs are separate legal entities. We have instructions here: LLC EIN online instructions. Hope that helps!
Your guidance is very helpful & I’ve learned a lot from your site! Do you have a sample clause for the Operating Agreement for Single member LLC where upon death – you want to transfer to spouse? Current Op Agreement you have has the LLC dissolving upon death.
Hi VBS, that’s great to hear! At this time, we don’t have a sample clause for that. We recommend speaking with an estate attorney (or a few). In addition to customizing your LLC’s Operating Agreement, they may suggest using a trust in combination. Hope that helps.