South Dakota LLC Operating Agreement
Single-member or multi-member operating agreement under your state's LLC act: ownership, management, capital, distributions, transfers and dissolution.
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South Dakota rules that this document follows
| LLC statute | South Dakota Uniform Limited Liability Company ActSource: SDCL ch. 47-34A |
|---|---|
| Operating agreement required? | Not required by statute, but strongly recommended (may be oral; written is far safer)Source: SDCL §§ 47-34A-102, 47-34A-110 (oral, implied, in a record, or any combination) |
| Formation fee | $150.00 |
| Annual report | $50.00 — Annual report due by the first day of the anniversary month ($50 online / $65 paper)Source: SDCL § 47-34A-211 |
| Charging order exclusive remedy (SMLLC) | yesSource: SDCL §§ 47-34A-407 (majority of members), 47-34A-404 (equal shares), 47-34A-504 (charging order exclusive remedy incl. single-member) |
Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.
How to use this LLC Operating Agreement in South Dakota
Sign the agreement as soon as the LLC is formed and before opening the bank account. Fill Schedule A with actual contributions — the percentages drive profits, votes and buy-outs. Multi-member LLCs should agree on the buy-out formula now, while everyone is friendly.
Review annually and whenever a member joins, leaves, marries, or the tax election changes. Keep it with the articles, EIN letter and annual report receipts.
Frequently asked questions
Is an operating agreement required in South Dakota?
Not by statute (SDCL §§ 47-34A-102, 47-34A-110 (oral, implied, in a record, or any combination)). Banks, investors and courts expect a written agreement, and a single-member LLC without one is easier to pierce.
What are the ongoing state fees for an LLC in South Dakota?
Annual/periodic report: $50.00 (Annual report due by the first day of the anniversary month ($50 online / $65 paper); SDCL § 47-34A-211).
Does the operating agreement get filed with the state?
No. It is an internal document. Keep the signed original with the Company records; banks and the IRS may ask for a copy.
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- Promissory Note — South Dakota
- Independent Contractor Agreement — South Dakota
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) — South Dakota
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