If you are interested in forming a limited liability corporation, or LLC, you have to file articles of organization in order to legitimately run your company. Articles of Organization do not have to be complicated, but they do have to be thought out, and cover the basic points that most states require. For starters, you have to start by listing your new LLC's name and the address of the primary business place.
This can be a home office, but it is important that it is a current address. You will then need to list the primary purpose(s) of your LLC. It is helpful to use broad language in your account of business activities, as failing to do so could limit the activities that your LLC can lawfully engage in, and that can limit your corporation considerably. Another item to include in your articles of organization is the designation of your LLC's registered agent. This is someone who is authorized to accept legal documents and the like on your company's behalf. Information required from your agent include name and address, some states allow you to list the secretary of state's office as your registered agent. Finally, you should include the names of all the managers and members involved in the LLC at the time of organization. Writing the articles of organization can be as simple as including the above information in indented bullet points. This way it is easy to read for your secretary of state's office. If you like, you can hire a professional business attorney for assistance when it comes to writing your articles of organization. When complete, you will need to take the articles in to your secretary of state's office and have it filed. Usually there is a filing fee, however this varies depending on your state. It is important to remember that all of this information can vary depending on your state, so it is a good idea to check with the secretary of state's office before you begin writing your articles of organization so that you know exactly what you need to include. You probably will not need to start from scratch when writing your articles, as many states offer templates that can be downloaded and printed in PDF format.
These jumping off points can be useful if you intend to write your articles of organization yourself. However as previously stated there are many places you can get extra help in writing said articles. Once your articles of organization are complete you will have a legitimate Limited Liability Corporation up and running, however you may still need to file articles of partnership, articles of association, or articles of incorporation. All of these documents can be important depending on your company.