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Updated over 12 years ago on . Most recent reply
New LLC -- What documents am I missing?
I had a lawyer setup an LLC for me.
He gave me 2 PDFs.
One PDF is the 'Certificate of Organization', the other is called 'filing documents' and has inside it the receipt and something titled 'Articles of Organization'.
I feel like I'm missing something? Is that all there is to it?
I read that I don't need a DBA since the LLC name is the real name.
I do need an EIN though right?
Do I need an 'operating agreement'?
What else do I need?
Thanks
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You need an EIN, which you can get yourself at IRS.gov. You also should have an operating agreement. California also requires a "statement of information" to be filed, that will vary from state to state. DBA shouldn't be necessary as long as you do business in the name that is on the filing documents. You might also need a business license if required by local jurisdiction.
That said, once the articles are filed, the entity is legal, you just can't do much with it (like open a bank account) without the EIN.