SINGLE MEMBER OPERATING AGREEMENT
A single member operating agreement between a provider and a client, ready to customize, send, and e-sign.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
SINGLE MEMBER OPERATING AGREEMENT
An operating agreement for the single-member LLC Northwind Studio, formally establishing governance, capital contributions, distributions, and dissolution terms. Sole member: Acme Co.
PREPARED FOR
Acme Co
PREPARED BY
Northwind Studio
DATE
August 18, 2026
Northwind Studio
SINGLE MEMBER OPERATING AGREEMENT
This operating agreement governs Northwind Studio (the "Company"), a limited liability company organized under the laws of the state of formation shown on the acceptance page. Acme Co is the sole member and the sole owner of the membership interest.
ENTITY TYPE
LLC
Single-member limited liability company.
MEMBERSHIP
100%
Held by the sole member.
TAX ELECTION
Disregarded
Default; the Member may elect S-corp status.
The Member wishes to formalize the governance of the Company through a written operating agreement. Even though only one member is involved, a written agreement helps preserve the limited liability shield, establishes internal rules, and provides clarity in the event of sale, transfer, or dissolution.
Northwind Studio
SINGLE MEMBER OPERATING AGREEMENT
The agreement is organized around three operating areas that together define how the Company is run and how funds move between the Company and the Member.
AREA 1 · MANAGEMENT
The Company is member-managed. The Member has full authority to bind the Company, execute contracts, open bank accounts, hire employees or contractors, and elect officers as needed. No manager or board is appointed unless later designated by the Member in writing.
AREA 2 · CAPITAL AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Initial capital is the amount transferred by the Member on formation. Additional contributions can be made at the Member's discretion and are booked to the capital account. The Member is not personally liable for Company obligations beyond the capital contributed.
AREA 3 · DISTRIBUTIONS
Distributions are made to the Member at the Member's discretion, subject to the Company retaining sufficient cash for operations. By default the Company is treated as a disregarded entity for federal tax; the Member may elect corporate or S-corp status via IRS Form 8832 or 2553.
Northwind Studio
SINGLE MEMBER OPERATING AGREEMENT
The Member may transfer all or part of the membership interest at any time. Transfer to a new member converts the Company to a multi-member LLC and requires an amended operating agreement.
| Item | Rate | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (formation) | $150 | 1 | $150 |
| Registered agent (annual) | $125 | 1 | $125 |
| Annual report (state, average) | $100 | 1 | $100 |
| Total | $375 | ||
| Event | Consequence |
|---|---|
| Written election by the Member | Trigger dissolution and winding up |
| Court order | Follow order and applicable state law |
| Sale of 100% membership interest | Successor member steps into all rights and obligations |
On dissolution, the Company pays creditors, settles taxes, and distributes any remaining assets to the Member. Article of dissolution are filed with the state promptly after winding up.
Northwind Studio
SINGLE MEMBER OPERATING AGREEMENT
To adopt this operating agreement, complete the fields below and sign. Keep the executed original with the Company's formation documents.
STATE OF FORMATION
EFFECTIVE DATE
CLIENT
Acme Co
PROVIDER
Northwind Studio
The Single Member Operating Agreement Template is a five-page document for putting your engagement on paper before it starts. It carries a cover, an overview with stat cards, a three-phase scope of work, an investment table with a computed total, and an acceptance page with inputs and signatures.
It is intentionally simple: rename what needs renaming in Bonsai, list your actual deliverables, and set the price. Merge fields handle the client details and date, and the last page collects the acceptance inputs and both signatures.
Everything below comes pre-configured. Turn sections on or off, edit the copy, or add your own — Bonsai remembers your choices for next time.
Can I edit every section? Yes — every heading, paragraph, stat, table row, and signature block is fully editable in Bonsai.
Can I add more pages? Yes — add, reorder, or duplicate pages once the template is open.
Do merge fields auto-fill? Yes — Sender, Receiver, and Date pull from your client contact and the current date automatically.