Ohio Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement (2026)

Ohio LLC operating agreement: key facts

Is a written operating agreement required?

Not required: the agreement may be oral or written, binds the LLC even if it does not sign it, and a single-member agreement is valid (R.C. §1706.081).

State LLC law

Ohio Revised Limited Liability Company Act (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1706)

Default rules

Ohio Revised LLC Act (R.C. Chapter 1706, in effect since 2022). 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: Ohio Revised Code §1706.081 · Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1706 · Last reviewed: October 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is an operating agreement required in Ohio?

Not required: the agreement may be oral or written, binds the LLC even if it does not sign it, and a single-member agreement is valid (R.C. §1706.081).

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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