Legal Question in Business Law in Delaware

Hello. I am thinking of incorporating a llc in Delaware, however during my research I found out it is best to have an initial contribution in the business. My question is, in the operating agreement during the formation of the LLC, should I list down a cash amount of my initial investment, or can I leave it at $0.00 but once the business has been formed and a business bank account open I can do the initial contribution then? e.g. transferring $1k from my personal account to my business account.


Asked on 2/02/21, 10:26 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Frank Natoli Natoli-Legal, LLC

The very first thing you will typically do as soon as the entity is formed is open the business bank account. So it matters not if you input the contribution upfront then a week later open the account.

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Answered on 2/03/21, 8:15 am
Roman Fichman Esq. Law Practice of Roman Fichman Esq.

The operating agreement is an internal company document and the LLC can choose when and how often to update it according to circumstances. Some LLCs choose to update the operating agreement as soon as contributions are made, others choose to update it once a year, and yet others have the operating agreement point to a separate ledger that keeps track of such contributions.

BTW, if you are not based in Delaware forming a Delaware LLC may not be the best choice. You should consult with a startup attorney or you can reach out directly to me. Our cost of LLC formation is very similar to the cost of national incorporation services and you get an attorney doing it!


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Answered on 2/03/21, 11:37 am


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