What the Michigan statute says
Form — what the statute admits
““Operating agreement” means a written agreement by the member of a limited liability company that has 1 member, or between all of the members of a limited liability company that has more than 1 member, pertaining to the affairs of the limited liability company and the conduct of its business.”
MCL 450.4102(r) (archived copies read 2026-10-06 (official site unreachable)).
Writing required — for single-member and multi-member LLCs alike.
Requirement — does the statute impose an operating agreement?
We found no provision requiring an operating agreement in the sections we read: MCL 450.4102(r), 450.4215, 450.4401, 450.4214. This is not legal advice; consult the full Act or an attorney.
Default rules — what applies absent a contrary clause
- Unless the articles of organization state that the business is to be managed by one or more managers, the business of the limited liability company is managed by the members. (MCL 450.4401)
Official statute text read on 2026-10-06 from archived copies of legislature.mi.gov dated May 8, 2025 (§450.4102(r)), April 3, 2025 (§450.4215), May 17, 2025 (§450.4401), and December 23, 2025 (§450.4214).
What this Michigan operating agreement covers
The generated document follows the standard structure a bank or a co-founder expects to see. It opens with the company name, the state of formation, and the effective date, then records each member's legal name, address, capital contribution, and percentage of membership interests. The management clause states whether the company is member-managed or manager-managed, and the voting and distribution clauses state how decisions and money move between members.
You can edit every dotted field directly in the text before printing: company name, date, member details, contributions, and ownership percentages. For a multi-member Michigan LLC, keep the ownership column totaling 100 percent — the generator warns you in orange if it does not. The document ends with signature blocks for the members, ready for the printed PDF.
Nothing you type leaves your browser. There is no account, no upload, and no server-side copy of your agreement.
How to use this generator
- Confirm "Michigan" is selected as the state of formation — it is pre-selected on this page.
- Choose single-member or multi-member, and member-managed or manager-managed.
- Click any dotted field in the document and type your details. The statutory basis block below the document stays visible while you edit, so you can check every quoted rule.
- Press "Download / print (PDF)" to get a printable PDF through your browser's print dialog — no account, no email, no card.
- Have all members sign the printed copy and keep it with your company records.
Frequently asked questions
Is an LLC operating agreement required in Michigan?
In the sections of the Michigan LLC statute we read, we found no provision that explicitly requires an operating agreement, and none that explicitly excuses one. This is not legal advice; consult the full Act or an attorney. Banks and investors often ask for one before opening an account or funding the company.
Does a Michigan LLC operating agreement have to be in writing?
Writing required — for single-member and multi-member LLCs alike. The statute text is quoted word for word in the “Form” block above, with its reference (MCL 450.4102(r)) and the dates we read it. The generator shows the same quotation inside the document's statutory basis block, so the source travels with the PDF.
What happens if my Michigan LLC has no operating agreement?
Where the agreement is silent, the Michigan statute's default rules apply: Unless the articles of organization state that the business is to be managed by one or more managers, the business of the limited liability company is managed by the members. (MCL 450.4401). Verify the full text in force for your filing date.
Is this Michigan operating agreement template free?
Yes. The price is zero and it is shown before you type anything: no account, no credit card, no trial that converts. The document is assembled in your browser — nothing you type is sent to or stored on any server — and the PDF comes from your browser's print dialog.
Can I use it for a single-member LLC in Michigan?
Yes. Choose “Single-member LLC” above and the document adapts. Michigan defines the operating agreement as a written agreement by the member of a one-member LLC, so the written form is required either way — the single-member version reflects that (MCL 450.4102(r)).
Does this replace a lawyer?
No. This page quotes the statute sections we read, with references and dates, but it is not legal advice and does not replace the full Act or a licensed attorney in your state. Unusual structures, investor terms, or regulated activities deserve a professional review before you sign.
Sources & verification
- Michigan: MCL 450.4102(r), 450.4215, 450.4401, 450.4214 — Official statute text read on 2026-10-06 from archived copies of legislature.mi.gov dated May 8, 2025 (§450.4102(r)), April 3, 2025 (§450.4215), May 17, 2025 (§450.4401), and December 23, 2025 (§450.4214)..
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