Creating an Operating Agreement for an LLC in Arizona | Phoenix Business Lawyer | JacksonWhite Law

Creating an operating agreement for your Arizona LLC is one of the smartest moves you can make to protect your business, define member rights, and prevent costly disputes. In this video, the Phoenix business lawyers at Jackson White Law explain what must go into a strong Arizona LLC operating agreement and how to tailor it to your company’s goals and risk profile.

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What you’ll learn in this video:

Why every Arizona LLC needs an operating agreement—even single-member LLCs
Member-managed vs. manager-managed: which structure fits your operations
Capital contributions and ownership percentages (and how to document future buy-ins)
Profits, losses, and distributions: avoiding tax and cash-flow surprises
Voting rights, quorum rules, and deadlock-breaking mechanisms
Transfer restrictions, right of first refusal, and buy-sell (exit) provisions
Duties, indemnification, and limitations of liability for members/managers
Banking, record-keeping, and signature authority clauses vendors and lenders expect
Dispute resolution options (mediation/arbitration) to control costs and timelines
When to amend your agreement as your business grows or adds investors

Arizona-focused insights:
Arizona LLCs are governed by state law, and practical expectations from banks, landlords, and investors often go beyond the statute. A clear operating agreement helps you open accounts, sign leases, admit or remove members, and plan for unexpected events like disability, death, or a partner’s exit. Our team drafts custom agreements that align with your tax strategy (e.g., partnership vs. S-corp election with your CPA), ownership structure, and long-term growth plans.

Why Jackson White Law:
For decades, our Phoenix business lawyers have guided founders, family businesses, and growing companies through formation, operating agreements, governance, and transactions. We’ll translate legal requirements into plain English, flag hidden risks, and provide a practical, bank-and-investor-ready document.

Talk to a Phoenix Business Lawyer:
📞 480-464-1111
🌐 https://www.jacksonwhitelaw.com

Free resources:
If you’re forming an LLC, consider pairing your operating agreement with an EIN, ownership ledger, initial resolutions, and a compliance calendar for annual updates. We can help you build a complete formation package.

Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and is not legal or tax advice. Laws and circumstances change; consult an attorney and your tax professional about your specific situation.

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