Rhode Island LLC Operating Agreement

The Rhode Island LLC operating agreement is a powerful tool to establish and enforce a company’s regulations, hierarchy, and purpose. It also verifies a managing member or officer’s rights when dealing with third parties (like banks) and each member’s role.

Last updated December 6th, 2024

The Rhode Island LLC operating agreement is a powerful tool to establish and enforce a company’s regulations, hierarchy, and purpose. It also verifies a managing member or officer’s rights when dealing with third parties (like banks) and each member’s role.

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Is it Required in Rhode Island?

No. Rhode Island has no state laws demanding that operating agreements be adopted so that an LLC can engage in business, yet a written contract can provide multiple safeties and benefits. (R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-4)

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State Definition

“Operating agreement” is any contract dictating a company’s method of operations and power structure and is issued by multi-member or sole-member LLC members, owners, or managers;

R.I. Gen. Laws § 7-16-2