North Carolina LLC Operating Agreement (2026)
No state requirement to have a written operating agreement was found, but having one is strongly recommended. It is governed by the North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act (Chapter 57D of the General Statutes).
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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.
North Carolina 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
- North Carolina Limited Liability Company Act (Chapter 57D of the General Statutes)
- Default rules
- Under G.S. §57D-2-30, the agreement governs internal affairs; Chapter 57D applies only where it is silent, and between the parties the agreement prevails over a filed document.
- Filed with the state?
- No. The operating agreement is an internal document kept with the company records.
Official sources: N.C. Gen. Stat. §57D-2-30 · Last reviewed: October 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is an operating agreement required in North Carolina?
- 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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