What the Ohio statute says
Form — what the statute admits
““Operating agreement” means any valid agreement, written or oral, of the members, or any written declaration of the sole member, as to the affairs and activities of a limited liability company and any series thereof.”
Ohio Rev. Code §1706.01(R) (archived copy read 2026-10-06 (official site unreachable)).
Multi-member: writing not required. Single-member: a written declaration of the sole member is required.
Requirement — does the statute impose an operating agreement?
We found no provision requiring an operating agreement in the sections we read: Ohio Rev. Code §1706.01(R), §1706.06(A), §1706.08(A). This is not legal advice; consult the full Act or an attorney.
Default rules — what applies absent a contrary clause
- To the extent the operating agreement does not provide for a matter, Chapter 1706. of the Revised Code governs. (Ohio Rev. Code §1706.08(A)(2))
Official statute text read on 2026-10-06 from an archived copy of codes.ohio.gov dated March 10, 2025.
What this Ohio 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 Ohio 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 "Ohio" 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 Ohio?
In the sections of the Ohio 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 Ohio LLC operating agreement have to be in writing?
Multi-member: writing not required. Single-member: a written declaration of the sole member is required. The statute text is quoted word for word in the “Form” block above, with its reference (Ohio Rev. Code §1706.01(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 Ohio LLC has no operating agreement?
Where the agreement is silent, the Ohio statute's default rules apply: To the extent the operating agreement does not provide for a matter, Chapter 1706. of the Revised Code governs. (Ohio Rev. Code §1706.08(A)(2)). Verify the full text in force for your filing date.
Is this Ohio 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 Ohio?
Yes. Choose “Single-member LLC” above and the document adapts. For a single-member Ohio LLC, the statute defines the operating agreement as any valid agreement of the members, or any written declaration of the sole member — so the single-member version keeps the written declaration form (ORC §1706.01(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
- Ohio: Ohio Rev. Code §1706.01(R), §1706.06(A), §1706.08(A) — Official statute text read on 2026-10-06 from an archived copy of codes.ohio.gov dated March 10, 2025..
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