Single member llc operating agreement paSingle Member LLC Operating Agreement • April 1st, 2023
Contract Type FiledApril 1st, 2023These are the steps to form a single-member limited liability company (SMLLC) in Pennsylvania. Remember: For most formation purposes, a Pennsylvania SMLLC is considered the same as a multi-member limited liability company (LLC). 1. Name Your SMLLC The name of a Pennsylvania SMLLC must contain the words "company," "limited," "limited liability company," or an abbreviation (current Pennsylvania law does not specify allowed abbreviations). The SMLLC's name must be distinguishable on the records of the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS) from the names of other business entities already registered or reserved with the state. Check to make sure the name you want is available by doing a business name search on the DOS website. You can reserve a business name for 120 days by filing a name reservation with the DOS. Name reservations can be done online or by written request for $70. Name reservations can remain in effect for a period of 120 days. 2. File a Certificate of Organization You cre