183.0201 Formation of limited liability company; articles of organization.

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(1)One or more persons may act as organizers to form a limited liability company by signing and delivering to the department for filing articles of organization.

(2)The articles of organization shall contain all of the following information:

(a)A statement that the limited liability company is organized under this chapter.

(b)The name of the limited liability company, which must comply with s. 183.0112 .

(c)The street and mailing addresses of the company’s principal office.

(d)The name and street and mailing and e-mail addresses of the initial registered agent of the limited liability company.

(e)The name and address of each organizer.

(f)If applicable, the delayed effective date and time of the articles of organization permitted under s. 183.0207 .

(3)The articles of organization may set forth other information, including any of the following:

(a)If management of the limited liability company is vested in one or more managers, a statement to that effect.

(b)Provisions not inconsistent with law regarding any of the following:

1. The purpose or purposes for which the limited liability company is organized.

2. Managing the business and regulating the affairs of the limited liability company.

3. Defining, limiting, and regulating the powers of the limited liability company, its managers, and its members.

4. A par value for transferable interests or classes or series of transferable interests.

(c)Any provision that, under this chapter, is required or permitted to be set forth in a written operating agreement.

(4)All of the following rules apply:

(a)A limited liability company is formed when the articles of organization become effective under s. 183.0207 .