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TEXAS

Certificate of Formation
Limited Liability Company

  1. ARTICLE 1 - Entity Name and Type

  2. The filing entity being formed is a limited liability company. The name of the entity is:

    ______________________
    The name must contain the words "limited liability company", "limited company", or an abbreviation of one of these phrases.

  3. ARTICLE 2 - Registered Agent and Registered Office

  4. The initial registered agent is an INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT OF THE STATE whose name is set forth below:

        __________________________________  
    First Name M.I. Last Name Suffix

    The business address of the initial registered agent and the registered office address is:

    ___________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________
    Street, City, State Zip Code      

  5. ARTICLE 3 - Governing Authority

  6. The limited liability company will NOT have managers. The company will be governed by its members, and the name and address of each initial member are set forth below.

  7. ARTICLE 4 - Purpose

  8. The purpose for which the company is formed is for the transaction of any and all lawful purposes for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code.

  9. Initial Mailing Address


  10. Mailing Address, City, State Zip Code

  11. Supplemental Provisions

  12. The Company is perpetual until dissolution.

  13. Organizer

  14. The name and address of the organizer:


     
    Name
     
    Street, City, State Zip Code

  15. Effectiveness of Filing

  16. This document takes effect upon the occurrence of the future event or fact, other than the passage of time. The 90th day after the date of signing is: October 25, 2026.

    The following event or fact will cause the document to take effect in the manner described below:
    ___________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________

  17. Execution

  18. The undersigned affirms that the person designated as registered agent has consented to the appointment. The undersigned signs this document subject to the penalties imposed by law for the submission of a materially false or fraudulent instrument and certifies under penalty of perjury that the undersigned is authorized to execute the filing instrument.


Date: _____________________



_____________________________
Signature of Organizer

 


 

Printed or typed name of organizer

 
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What are LLC Articles of Organization?

LLC Articles of Organization are the legal paperwork that members (company owners) use to form a limited liability company. These articles provide your state government with the information it requests to register your business as an LLC. 

Depending on your state, LLC Articles of Organization are also known as Certificates of Organization or Certificates of Formation. 

Need help forming your LLC? Form your LLC with our Limited Liability Business Formation services.

Does my LLC need Articles of Organization?

Yes, you must submit LLC Articles of Organization with the appropriate state office to legally form a limited liability company. 

There are many advantages to forming an LLC for business owners. Registering your business as an LLC turns it into its own entity, meaning the company has its own rights, responsibilities, and liabilities. It can own assets, accumulate debt, have a flexible management structure, and be subject to pass-through taxation.

LLC members have reduced liability in this structure because they aren’t personally liable for the company's debts, subject to exceptions such as fraud or improper conduct.

Can I use LawDepot’s LLC Articles of Organization template in my state?

LawDepot’s LLC Articles of Organization template is currently available for the following states:

Alabama Louisiana Ohio
Arizona Maryland Oklahoma
California Massachusetts Pennsylvania
District of Columbia Michigan South Carolina
Florida Minnesota Tennessee
Georgia Missouri Texas
Illinois New Jersey Virigina
Indiana New York Washington
Iowa North Carolina Wisconsin

What do I include in my LLC Articles of Organization?

The key information required in your LLC Articles of Organization can vary by state, though it usually includes:

  • Your company’s name
  • Your company’s purpose
  • Expected duration of the LLC (perpetual or limited)
  • A registered agent’s name
  • Address of the registered office
  • Management structure

LawDepot’s Articles of Organization template prompts you to include key information based on your state’s requirements to help customize valid articles.

How do I create LLC Articles of Organization?

Use LawDepot’s user-friendly LLC Articles of Organization template to have your document in minutes. Simply complete the following steps once you select the industry your business is in:

Step 1: Add your company details

First, add the details about your company, which can include:

  • If the company will offer professional services (if allowed by your state)
  • The company name and, if applicable, any name reservation details
  • Your registered agent or statutory agent’s details
  • Your registered office
  • Governing authority (i.e., members or manager) with their names and addresses

Some states may require additional information about your company based on their filing process. Our questionnaire may prompt you to include further details if required in your state.

Step 2: Provide your company’s purpose, if applicable

Some states require you to give the purpose of your company. Give a detailed description of the purpose of your company. If you are providing professional services, list the services your company will offer.

Step 3: Give additional provisions and final details

Provide additional details about your LLC, such as the duration of the company. This includes whether it will exist perpetually (have an unlimited lifespan) or for a limited term (has a determined end date). You can then add any other provisions that are unique to your company that the questionnaire may not have covered. 

To complete your articles, give the name and details of the organizer (the person who signs the articles) and the date you want your filing to take effect. 

An organizer is typically not required to be a member of the LLC, and age requirements vary by state. If the LLC is formed to practice medicine or law, state laws may impose additional licensing or professional-entity requirements on the organizer or LLC itself. 

How do I file my LLC Articles of Organization?

You can file your Articles of Organization online or by mailing the documents to the appropriate state office, usually your Secretary of State's office, though this depends on your state. The price of filing LLC Articles of Organization varies by state, but it generally ranges from $50 to $200.

Each state may have additional requirements when filing your articles and forming your business. For example, Arizona, Nebraska, and New York may require you to publish a notice of formation in local newspapers after receiving state approval.

Let us help you with your filing. Our Limited Liability Business Formation services help you create your Articles of Organization, submit everything to the appropriate office on your behalf, and appoint a registered agent. 

LLC Articles of Organization vs. Articles of Incorporation

Articles of Organization and Articles of Incorporation are both mandatory documents when forming a business. However, there are key differences between the two. Articles of Organization are used to form an LLC and include all the information the state requires for filing.

Articles of Incorporation are used to form a corporation. A company's incorporator files Articles of Incorporation with the appropriate state filing office, usually the Secretary of State of the jurisdiction in which the company is being incorporated. They typically include information such as the corporation’s name, address, registered agent, number of authorized shares, and corporation type. 

LLC Articles of Organization vs. LLC Operating Agreements

Articles of Organization and Operating Agreements are both essential documents for an LLC. 

LLC Articles of Organization are filed with your Secretary of State, or other designated office, to register a business as an LLC and are available to the public. 

An LLC Operating Agreement is an internal document for LLC members that outlines rules for areas such as:

  • Capital contributions and distributions
  • Management and voting rules
  • Membership and dissolution practices
  • The LLC’s operations

If an LLC has only one member, it can use a Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement to outline the rules governing the LLC.

LLC Articles of Organization FAQs

Are Articles of Organization the same as a Certificate of Formation?

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Yes, Certificate of Formation is an alternative name for LLC Articles of Organization commonly used in Alabama, Delaware, Maine, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Texas, and Washington.

Articles of Organization are also called Certificates of Organization in Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and Utah.

What are the rules for naming an LLC?

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Rules for naming LLCs vary from state to state. A common rule is that your LLC’s name needs to be distinguishable from other company names on the state record. Here are some examples of rules for naming your LLC:

  • California, Illinois, Louisiana, and New York have varying rules prohibiting or restricting the use of company names that imply the LLC is a bank, insurance company, or another financial institution. 
  • Florida and Missouri prohibit an LLC's name from containing any language stating or implying that the company has a connection with a state, governmental agency, corporation, or other entity chartered under the laws of the United States. 
  • Michigan, Texas, and Virginia require names that indicate they provide professional services. Professional services usually contain the words "Professional Limited Liability Company" or the abbreviation "P.L.L.C.," "P.L.C.," "PLLC," or "PLC" in the company name. 
  • Georgia doesn’t allow names to be longer than 80 characters, including spaces and punctuation. 

Check your state’s guidelines when naming your LLC or a professional LLC.

Where can I find my Articles of Organization?

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Once your articles are filed, you can find them with the Secretary of State, or other designated office, where you formed your LLC. Use the Business Entity Search for your state and search your LLC name if you wish to find your articles. 

How do I amend my Articles of Organization?

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How you amend Articles of Organization varies by state. Some of the basic steps you’ll need to take include gaining consent from all required members or managers, filing Articles of Amendment with the state, and updating any internal documentation, such as your Operating Agreement, as needed.

Check with your Secretary of State to determine the requirements for amending your Articles of Organization after filing.

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  • LLC Operating Agreement
    Outline the rights and responsibilities of each LLC member and to establish other operational details for a limited liability company.
  • Single-Member LLC Operating Agreement
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  • Articles of Incorporation
    File Articles of Incorporation with the government to legally form a corporation.
  • Business Plan
    Use a Business Plan to outline your business’s goals and your plans to achieve them.
  • Business Formation
    Let us assist with the administrative processes required to create an LLC or C Corporation.
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