Michigan LLC Operating Agreement (2026)

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• Single-Member LLC Operating AgreementFor an LLC with one owner: management, separateness to protect limited liability, distributions and a successor designee.
• Multi-Member LLC Operating AgreementFor an LLC with two or more owners: percentages, voting, major decisions, transfers, buyout and dispute resolution.

Michigan LLC operating agreement: key facts

Is a written operating agreement required?

No state requirement to have a written operating agreement was found, but having one is strongly recommended.

State LLC law

Michigan Limited Liability Company Act (Act 23 of 1993, MCL §450.4101 et seq.)

Default rules

Where the agreement is silent, the state LLC law applies. Check the default management and voting rules with a local attorney.

Filed with the state?

No. The operating agreement is an internal document kept with the company records.

Official sources: Michigan LLC Act (Act 23 of 1993) · Last reviewed: October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is an operating agreement required in Michigan?

No state requirement to have a written operating agreement was found, but having one is strongly recommended.

Do I need one if I am the only member?

It is strongly recommended: it helps show the LLC is separate from you, which protects your limited liability, and banks often ask for it.

Is the operating agreement filed with the state?

No. The operating agreement is an internal document kept with the company records.

Do you ask for Social Security numbers?

No. The EIN is optional and we never ask for an SSN or bank account number.

Can I get it in Spanish?

Yes. You sign the English agreement and also receive a Spanish reference translation and Spanish instructions.

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