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Single-Member Operating Arrangement of Limited Liability Company
State of New Jersey

This Operating Arrangement is hereby established, this the day of , by the Initial Member.

The Initial Member contemplates that additional Members may join the limited liability company in the future, and the following Operating Arrangement has therefore been developed.

ARTICLE I

FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

1. Formation of LLC. The Initial Member has formed a limited liability company in the State of New Jersey named ("LLC"). The operation of the LLC shall be governed by the terms of this Arrangement and the applicable laws of the State of New Jersey relating to the formation, operation and taxation of a LLC. To the extent permitted by law, the terms and provisions of this Arrangement shall control if there is a conflict between state law and this Arrangement. The LLC shall be taxed as a sole proprietorship until and unless additional Members are added, after which the LLC will be taxed as a partnership. Any provisions of this Arrangement that may cause the LLC not to be taxed as a sole proprietorship or partnership shall be inoperative.

2. Certificate of Formation. The Initial Member has caused to be filed a Certificate of Formation, (“Certificate”) of record with the state, thereby creating the LLC.

3. Business. The business of the LLC shall be:

a)

and

b) To conduct or promote any lawful businesses or purposes that a limited liability company is legally allowed to conduct or promote, within this state or any other jurisdiction.

4. Registered Office and Registered Agent. The registered office and place of business of the LLC shall be and the registered agent at such office shall be . The registered office and/or registered agent may be changed from time to time.

5. Duration. The LLC will commence business as of the date of filing its Certificate and will continue in perpetuity.

6. Fiscal Year. The LLC's fiscal and tax year shall end December 31.

ARTICLE II

MEMBERS

7. Initial Member. The Initial Member of the LLC is .

8. Additional Members. The first new Member, or new Members if several are to be added simultaneously, may be admitted only upon the approval of the Initial Member. Following the addition of a Member or Members, further new Members may be admitted only upon the consent of a majority of the existing Members and upon compliance with the provisions of this Arrangement.

ARTICLE III

MANAGEMENT

9. Management. The Initial Member shall manage the LLC, and shall have authority to take all necessary and proper actions to conduct the business of the LLC. Anyone authorized by the Initial Member may take any authorized action on behalf of the LLC.

ARTICLE IV

CONTRIBUTIONS, PROFITS, LOSSES, AND DISTRIBUTIONS

10. Interest of Members. Each Member shall own a percentage interest (sometimes referred to as a share) in the LLC. The Member’s percentage interest shall be based on the amount of cash or other property that the Member has contributed to the LLC and that percentage interest shall control the Member’s share of the profits, losses, and distributions of the LLC.

11. Initial Contribution. The initial contribution of the Initial Member is $ , representing a 100% interest in the LLC.

12. Additional Contributions. In the event additional Members are added, upon a majority vote, the Members may be called upon to make additional cash contributions as may be necessary to carry on the LLC's business. The amount of any additional cash contribution shall be based on the Member's then existing percentage interest. To the extent a Member is unable to meet a cash call, the other Members can contribute the unmet call on a pro rata basis based on the Members' percentage interests at that time, and the percentage interest of each Member will be adjusted accordingly.

13. Record of Contributions/Percentage Interests. A record shall be kept of all contributions to, and percentage interests in, the LLC. This Arrangement, any amendment(s) to this Arrangement, and all Resolutions of the Members of the LLC shall constitute the record of the Members of the LLC and of their respective interest therein.

14. Profits and Losses. The profits and losses and all other tax attributes of the LLC shall be allocated to the Initial Member until such time as additional Members are added at which time, the profits and losses and all other tax attributes of the LLC shall be allocated to the Members on the basis of the Members' percentage interests in the LLC.

15. Distributions. Any Distributions of cash or other assets of the LLC (other than in dissolution of the LLC) shall be made in the total amounts and at the times as determined by the Initial Member. Should additional Members be added, distributions of cash or other assets of the LLC (other than in dissolution of the LLC) shall be made in the total amounts and at the times as determined by a majority of the Members. Any such distributions shall be allocated among the Members on the basis of the Members' percentage interests in the LLC.

16. Change in Interests. In the event additional Members are added, and if during any year there is a change in a Member's percentage interest, the Member's share of profits and losses and distributions in that year shall be determined under a method which takes into account the varying interests during the year.

ARTICLE V

VOTING; CONSENT TO ACTION

17. Voting by Members. Until such time as additional Members are added, all decisions will be made by the Initial Member. Should additional Members be added, each Member shall be entitled to vote on any matter voted on by the Members. Voting shall be based on the percentage interest owned by each Member. The action may be taken with or without a meeting.

18. Majority Defined. As used throughout this agreement the term “majority” of the Members shall mean a majority of the ownership interest of the LLC as determined by the records of the LLC on the date of the action. For example, if one Member with a 51% interest votes for passage, and five Members with a combined 49% interest vote against passage, the majority has voted for passage because 51% of the ownership interest has voted for passage. Similarly, a reference to a percentage of the Members, for example: “75% of the Members,” shall mean a percentage of the ownership interest of the LLC.

19. Majority Required. Should additional Members be added, any action that requires the vote or consent of the Members may be taken upon a majority vote of the Members, based on the Members' percentage interests unless unanimous consent is required by this Arrangement.

20. Meetings - Written Consent. Action of the Members or Officers may be accomplished with or without a meeting. If a meeting is held, evidence of the action shall be by Minutes or Resolution reflecting the action of the Meeting, signed by a majority of the Members, or the President and Secretary. Action without a meeting may be evidenced by a written consent signed by a majority of the Members.

21. Meetings. Meetings of the Members shall be held as determined by the Members or as may be called by a majority of the Members, or if a Manager was selected, then by the Manager of the LLC, or if Officers were elected or appointed, by any officer.

ARTICLE VI

DISSOCIATION OF MEMBERS

22. Termination of Membership. A Member’s interest in the LLC shall cease upon the occurrence of one or more of the following events:

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

23. Effect of Dissociation. Any dissociated Member shall not be entitled to receive the fair value of his LLC interest solely by virtue of his dissociation. A dissociated Member that still owns an interest in the LLC shall be entitled to continue to receive such profits and losses, to receive such distribution or distributions, and to receive such allocations of income, gain, loss, deduction, credit or similar items to which he would have been entitled if still a Member. For all other purposes, a dissociated Member shall no longer be considered a Member and shall have no rights of a Member.

ARTICLE VII

RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY OF LLC INTEREST;
SET PRICE FOR LLC INTEREST

24. LLC Interest. The LLC interest is personal property. A Member has no interest in property owned by the LLC.

25. Encumbrance. A Member can encumber his LLC interest by a security interest or other form of collateral only with the consent of a majority of the other Members. Such consent shall only be given if the proceeds of the encumbrance are contributed to the LLC to respond to a cash call of the LLC.

26. Sale of Interest. A Member can sell his LLC interest only as follows:

(a) If a Member desires to sell his/her interest, in whole or in part, he/she shall give written notice to the LLC of his desire to sell all or part of his/her interest and must first offer the interest to the LLC. The LLC shall have the option to buy the offered interest at the then existing Set Price as provided in this Arrangement. The LLC shall have thirty (30) days from the receipt of the assigning Member's notice to give the assigning Member written notice of its intention to buy all, some, or none of the offered interest. The decision to buy shall be made by a majority of the other Members. Closing on the sale shall occur within sixty (60) days from the date that the LLC gives written notice of its intention to buy. The purchase price shall be paid in cash at closing unless the total purchase price is in excess of $ in which event the purchase price shall be paid in ( ) equal quarterly installments beginning with the date of closing. The installment amounts shall be computed by applying the following interest factor to the principal amount: interest compounded quarterly at the Quarterly Federal Short-Term Rate existing at closing under the Applicable Federal Rates used for purposes of Internal Revenue Code § 1 274(d), or any successor provision.

(b) To the extent the LLC does not buy the offered interest of the selling Member, the other Members shall have the option to buy the offered interest at the Set Price on a pro rata basis based on the Members' percentage interests at that time. If Member does not desire to buy up to his/her proportional part, the other Members can buy the remaining interest on the same pro rata basis. Members shall have fifteen (15) days from the date the LLC gives its written notice to the selling Member to give the selling Member notice in writing of their intention to buy all, some, or none of the offered interest. Closing on the sales shall occur within sixty (60) days from the date that the Members give written notice of their intention to buy. The purchase price from each purchasing Member shall be paid in cash at closing.

(c) To the extent the LLC or the Members do not buy the offered interest, the selling Member can then assign the interest to a non-Member. The selling Member must close on the assignment within ninety (90) days of the date that he gave notice to the LLC. If he does not close by that time, he must again give the notice and options to the LLC and the LLC Members before he sells the interest.

(d) A non-Member purchaser of a Member’s interest cannot exercise any rights of a Member unless a majority of the non-selling Members consent to him becoming a Member. The non-Member purchaser will be entitled, however, to share in such profits and losses, to receive such distributions, and to receive such allocation of income, gain, loss, deduction, credit or similar items to which the selling Member would be entitled, to the extent of the interest assigned, and will be subject to calls for contributions under the terms of this Arrangement. The purchaser, by purchasing the selling Member’s interest, agrees to be subject to all the terms of this Arrangement as if he were a Member.

27. Set Price. The Set Price for purposes of this Arrangement shall be the price fixed by consent of a majority of the Members. The Set Price shall be memorialized and made a part of the LLC records. The initial Set Price for each Member's interest is the amount of the Member's contribution(s) to the LLC, as updated in accordance with the terms hereof. Any future changes in the Set Price by the Members shall be based upon net equity in the assets of the LLC (fair market value of the assets less outstanding indebtedness), considering the most recent appraisal obtained by the LLC for its assets, as may be adjusted by the Members in their discretion. The initial Set Price shall be adjusted upon demand by a Member but not more than once a year unless all Members consent. This basis for determining the Set Price shall remain in effect until changed by consent of a majority of the Members. The Members will consider revising the basis for determining the Set Price at least annually.

ARTICLE VIII

OBLIGATION TO SELL ON A DISSOCIATION
EVENT CONCERNING A MEMBER

28. Dissociation. Except as otherwise provided, upon the occurrence of a dissociation event with respect to a Member, the LLC and the remaining Members shall have the option to purchase the dissociated Member's interest at the Set Price in the same manner as provided herein and as if the dissociated Member had notified the LLC of his desire to sell all of his LLC interest. The date the LLC received the notice as provided herein triggering the options shall be deemed to be the date that the LLC receives actual notice of the dissociation event.

ARTICLE IX

DISSOLUTION

29. Termination of LLC. The LLC will be dissolved and its affairs must be wound up only upon such a decision by the Initial Member, provided no new Members have been added, or upon the written consent of seventy-five percent (75%) of the all Members should additional Members be added.

30. Final Distributions. Upon the winding up of the LLC, the assets must be distributed as follows: (a) to the LLC creditors; (b) to Members in satisfaction of liabilities for distributions; and (c) to Members first for the return of their contributions and secondly respecting their LLC interest, in the proportions in which the Members share in profits and losses.

ARTICLE X

TAX MATTERS

31. Capital Accounts. Capital accounts shall be maintained consistent with Internal Revenue Code § 704 and the regulations thereunder.

32. Sole Proprietorship/Partnership Election. The Initial Member elects that the LLC be taxed as a sole proprietorship, and that if additional Members are admitted, the LLC be taxed as a partnership. Any provisions of this Arrangement that may cause the LLC not to be taxed as a sole proprietorship or partnership shall be inoperative.

ARTICLE XI

RECORDS AND INFORMATION

33. Records and Inspection. The LLC shall maintain at its place of business the Certificate of Formation, any amendments thereto, this Arrangement, and all other LLC records required to be kept by applicable law, and the same shall be subject to inspection and copying at the reasonable request, and the expense, of any Member.

34. Obtaining Additional Information. Subject to reasonable standards, each Member may obtain from the LLC from time to time upon reasonable demand for any purpose reasonably related to the Member's interest as a Member in the LLC: (1) information regarding the state of the business and financial condition of the LLC; (2) promptly after becoming available, a copy of the LLC's federal, state, and local income tax returns for each year; and (3) other information regarding the affairs of the LLC as is just and reasonable.

ARTICLE XII

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

35. Amendment. Except as otherwise provided in this Arrangement, any amendment to this Arrangement may be proposed by a Member. Unless waived by the Members, the proposing Member shall submit to the Members any such proposed amendment together with an opinion of counsel as to the legality of such amendment and the recommendation of the Member as to its adoption. A proposed amendment shall become effective at such time as it has been approved in writing by a majority of the Members. This Arrangement may not be amended nor may any rights hereunder be waived except by an instrument in writing signed by the party sought to be charged with such amendment or waiver, except as otherwise provided in this Arrangement.

36. Applicable Law. To the extent permitted by law, this Arrangement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey.

37. Pronouns, Etc. References to a Member or Manager, including by use of a pronoun, shall be deemed to include masculine, feminine, singular, plural, individuals, partnerships, corporations or other business entities, where applicable.

38. Counterparts. This instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which shall be considered an original.

39. Specific Performance. Each Member agrees with the other Members that the other Members would be irreparably damaged if any of the provisions of this Arrangement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms and that monetary damages would not provide an adequate remedy in such event. Accordingly, it is agreed that, in addition to any other remedy to which the non-breaching Members may be entitled, at law or in equity, the non-breaching Members shall be entitled to injunctive relief to prevent breaches of this Arrangement and, specifically, to enforce the terms and provisions of this Arrangement in any action instituted in any court of the United States or any state thereof having subject matter jurisdiction thereof.

40. Further Action. Each Member, upon the request of the LLC, agrees to perform all further acts and to execute, acknowledge and deliver any documents which may be necessary, appropriate, or desirable to carry out the provisions of this Arrangement.

41. Method of Notices. All written notices required or permitted by this Arrangement shall be hand delivered or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the LLC at its place of business or to a Member as set forth on the Member's signature page of this Arrangement (except that any Member may from time to time give notice changing his address for that purpose), and shall be effective when personally delivered or, if mailed, on the date set forth on the receipt of registered or certified mail.

42. Facsimiles. For purposes of this Arrangement, any copy, facsimile, telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of a writing, transmission or signature may be substituted or used in lieu of the original writing, transmission or signature for any and all purposes for which the original writing, transmission or signature could be used, provided that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall have been confirmed received by the sending Party.

43. Computation of Time. In computing any period of time under this Arrangement, the day of the act, event or default from which the designated period of time begins to run shall not be included. The last day of the period so computed shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, in which event the period shall run until the end of the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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WHEREFORE, the Initial Member, being the single Member of this LLC, has executed this Arrangement on the day of , .

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What the New Jersey Single-Member Operating Arrangement Is

The New Jersey Single-Member Operating Arrangement is a written operating agreement tailored for a single-member limited liability company organized under New Jersey law. It documents the sole member's ownership interest, capital contributions, management authority, allocation of profits and losses, distributions, tax classification, and procedures for amendment, transfer, dissolution, and successor admission. Although New Jersey does not require filing an operating agreement with the Secretary of State, maintaining a contemporaneous, signed agreement strengthens limited liability protections and clarifies internal governance, member duties, and financial obligations for banking, tax, and third-party relations.

Why a Written Arrangement Matters for Single-Member LLCs

A New Jersey Single-Member Operating Arrangement records member rights and operational rules, reduces disputes, evidences separate business status for liability protection, and supports banking and tax compliance. For single-member LLCs, a clear agreement helps document decision authority and succession planning.

Why a Written Arrangement Matters for Single-Member LLCs

Who Typically Prepares and Uses This Arrangement

Single-member LLC owners, their accountants, and in-house or external counsel commonly rely on this arrangement to formalize governance and financial practices.

  • Sole proprietors converting to an LLC — to document separation of personal and business assets.
  • Banks and lenders — to verify authority for account opening and loan documents.
  • Tax preparers and CPAs — to support entity classification and distribution reporting.

The agreement also serves banks, lenders, and tax professionals who need written proof of authority, ownership, and entity classification.

Core Clauses You Should Include

Core clauses in a New Jersey Single-Member Operating Arrangement outline management authority, capital accounts, profit and loss allocations, transfer restrictions, tax classification, and dissolution and succession procedures.

Management

Specify whether the sole member manages the LLC directly or appoints a manager, including decision thresholds, delegated authorities, and any reserved actions requiring express member approval.

Capital & Contributions

Detail initial capital contributions, additional funding procedures, capital account maintenance, treatment of loans versus equity, and consequences for failure to fund required contributions.

Allocations & Distributions

Define how profits and losses are allocated, distribution timing and priorities, mandatory distributions, and treatment of negative capital balances.

Transfers & Assignments

Set transfer restrictions, right of first refusal, conditions for admitting transferees, and procedures for member buyout or sale of membership interest.

Tax Treatment

Identify default federal tax classification (disregarded entity or elected classification), specify who signs tax elections, and note state tax registrations to avoid misfiling.

Dissolution & Succession

Provide events causing dissolution, winding-up procedures, creditor claims handling, and rules for admitting successors or transferring assets on member death or incapacity.

Step-by-Step: Completing and Executing the Arrangement

Follow these steps to prepare, review, and execute a New Jersey single-member operating arrangement correctly.

  • 01
    Draft Agreement: Populate fields with accurate member and entity information.
  • 02
    Review Terms: Confirm management, capital, tax, and transfer clauses.
  • 03
    Sign & Date: Member signs; include signature block and date.
  • 04
    Store & Distribute: Retain originals; provide copies to bank and advisors.

Setting Up an Online Completion Workflow

When completing the arrangement online, configure authentication, field types, and routing for compliance and clear records.

Field Configuration
Signer Authentication Email + access code
Field Types Text, number, date, checkbox
Conditional Logic Show fields based on answers
Routing Order Single signer; immediate completion

How to Route, Share, and Where to Send Copies

This section explains how to circulate, sign, and store the completed operating arrangement, and who typically receives copies.

  • Signatures: Member signs electronically or on paper.
  • Bank Copies: Provide signed agreement for account opening.
  • Tax Records: Give copy to CPA for entity classification.
  • Corporate File: Keep original in company records and minute book.

Digital Signing and Technical Requirements

For eSigning and eSubmission, ensure authentication, audit trail, and secure storage meet legal and tax requirements.

  • Supported Formats: PDF, Word DOCX
  • Integrations: Bank portals, accounting systems
  • Compliance: ESIGN, UETA, HIPAA as applicable

Timing and Deadlines to Keep in Mind

Key timing considerations for a New Jersey single-member operating arrangement include effective date, state filing obligations, and federal tax reporting deadlines.

Effective Date:

Agreement becomes effective on the date specified in the document.

State Filings:

File formation documents with the Secretary of State as required.

Federal Tax Deadline:

Individual tax returns generally due April 15 (Form 1040).

1099-NEC Deadline:

Provide 1099-NEC to recipients and IRS by January 31.

Annual Report:

Check New Jersey requirements and pay any biennial or annual fees.

Required Information and Fields at a Glance

Entity Name: Registered LLC name exactly
Member Name: Full legal name as ID
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY format
Member Address: Street, city, state, ZIP
Tax ID: EIN or SSN for tax purposes
Capital Contribution: Amount, date, and description

Common Preparation Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using informal or vague language about contributions and distributions, which creates ambiguity and increases the chance of creditor challenges or member disputes.
  • Failing to document the effective date or sign the agreement, undermining its evidentiary value for banks, courts, or tax authorities during audits.
  • Mixing personal and business funds or failing to maintain separate records, a leading cause of limited liability loss when challenged in litigation.
  • Neglecting to specify succession or transfer procedures, which makes orderly disposition of membership interests difficult on death, incapacity, or sale.

Risks and Consequences of an Incorrect Agreement

Piercing Risk: Loss of liability shield
Tax Exposure: Incorrect classification penalties
Banking Delays: Account opening refusals
Contractual Gaps: Unclear authority disputes
Administrative Fines: State fee penalties
Recordkeeping Risk: Audit failures or penalties

Realistic Use Cases for a Single-Member Arrangement

Two concise examples show how single-member operating arrangements are used in practice and the outcomes they support.

Rental Property LLC

A sole investor forms an LLC to hold a rental property and records capital contribution and distribution policy.

  • The agreement names the owner-manager and bank signatory.
  • The documented split between owner draws and retained earnings helped the owner obtain a mortgage and demonstrated separate entity status during a title review.

Independent Consultant

A consultant converts sole proprietorship to an LLC and documents tax election and payment procedures.

  • The agreement specifies that the member is manager and signs tax elections.
  • Clear assignment and IP clauses enabled the member to contract with larger clients who required written proof of authority and indemnification.

Pricing and Feature Snapshot for eSignature Providers

Comparison of common pricing and capability criteria for completing and eSigning a New Jersey operating arrangement; signNow is listed first per vendor placement rules.

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Free Trial Yes, 7-day free trial Varies Varies Varies Varies
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No

Frequently Asked Questions About the New Jersey Single-Member Operating Arrangement

Answers to common questions about validity, eSigning, notarization, amendment, and record retention for New Jersey single-member operating arrangements.


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