Runing an LLC? Register for SECP and secure your trademark.

📄 1. Articles of Organization (Certificate of Formation)

• Purpose:

• Officially creates the LLC with the state.

• Includes:

  • LLC name

  • Business address

  • Registered agent’s name and address

  • Purpose of the business (sometimes optional or can be general)

  • Duration of the LLC (if not perpetual)

  • Names of members/managers

2. Operating Agreement

• Purpose:

• Internal document outlining how the LLC will be run.

• Includes:

  • Ownership structure

  • Member roles and responsibilities

  • Profit/loss distribution

  • Voting rights and procedures

  • Procedures for adding/removing members

Note: This is not always required by law (e.g., in many U.S. states), but it’s strongly recommended, especially for multi-member LLCs.

📇 3. Registered Agent Consent Form

• Purpose:

• Confirms that the registered agent agrees to accept legal documents on behalf of the LLC.

• Required in some jurisdictions.

💼 4. Business Licenses and Permits

• Depends on:

  • Industry

  • Location (city/county/state)

• May include:

  • General business license

  • Sales tax permit

  • Professional/occupational licenses

💰 5. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

• Issued by the IRS (in the U.S.) or your local tax authority.

• Required for:

  • Hiring employees

  • Opening a business bank account

  • Filing taxes

🌐 6. Name Reservation (optional in some jurisdictions)

• If you want to reserve your LLC name before filing.

• Often involves a small fee and lasts for a limited time.

📂 Additional (if applicable):

• Foreign LLC registration (if operating in a state or country different from the one you formed in)

• Initial/Annual Report (some jurisdictions require this soon after formation)

Example: For a U.S. LLC (e.g., California or New York)

You will typically need:

• Articles of Organization

• Operating Agreement

• Statement of Information (CA)

• EIN from IRS

• Registered Agent Consent

• Business license (from city/county)