About This Document
This Certificate of Formation is used to officially create a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the State of Delaware.
Filing this document with the Delaware Secretary of State legally brings the LLC into existence and enables it to conduct business.
Who Should Use This Template
Startup founders forming a Delaware LLC for national or international business
Investors or venture-backed companies choosing Delaware for its business-friendly laws
Small businesses seeking a flexible management structure and strong liability protection
Entrepreneurs needing a straightforward, respected legal structure for scaling or fundraising
What the Template Includes
Fields to name the LLC and comply with Delaware naming rules
Appointment of a Registered Agent and listing of the Registered Office
Authorization for the LLC to conduct any lawful business activity
Default perpetual existence, unless dissolved according to the Operating Agreement
Clarification of Manager-managed structure determined later in the Operating Agreement
Member provisions and Organizer liability limitations
Indemnification protections for Managers, Members, and the Organizer
Procedures for amending the Certificate and dissolving the LLC
Instructions for Completing the Template
Insert the full legal name of your LLC, ensuring it includes “LLC” or “L.L.C.” as required by Delaware law.
Fill in the Registered Office address located in Delaware (required) and the Registered Agent’s full name.
Review the purpose clause, which broadly allows for any lawful business (typically sufficient for most businesses).
Ensure the Management Structure section aligns with your intended structure (Manager-managed unless otherwise specified later in the Operating Agreement).
Complete the Organizer’s information and signature at the end of the form.
File the completed Certificate with the Delaware Secretary of State, typically via their online filing system or by mail.
Important Reminder
This document is provided as a template to assist with standard Delaware LLC formation needs.
It does not constitute legal advice. You should consult a qualified attorney to review and tailor the Certificate of Formation to your specific business goals and circumstances before filing.
About This Document
This Certificate of Formation is used to officially create a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the State of Delaware.
Filing this document with the Delaware Secretary of State legally brings the LLC into existence and enables it to conduct business.
Who Should Use This Template
Startup founders forming a Delaware LLC for national or international business
Investors or venture-backed companies choosing Delaware for its business-friendly laws
Small businesses seeking a flexible management structure and strong liability protection
Entrepreneurs needing a straightforward, respected legal structure for scaling or fundraising
What the Template Includes
Fields to name the LLC and comply with Delaware naming rules
Appointment of a Registered Agent and listing of the Registered Office
Authorization for the LLC to conduct any lawful business activity
Default perpetual existence, unless dissolved according to the Operating Agreement
Clarification of Manager-managed structure determined later in the Operating Agreement
Member provisions and Organizer liability limitations
Indemnification protections for Managers, Members, and the Organizer
Procedures for amending the Certificate and dissolving the LLC
Instructions for Completing the Template
Insert the full legal name of your LLC, ensuring it includes “LLC” or “L.L.C.” as required by Delaware law.
Fill in the Registered Office address located in Delaware (required) and the Registered Agent’s full name.
Review the purpose clause, which broadly allows for any lawful business (typically sufficient for most businesses).
Ensure the Management Structure section aligns with your intended structure (Manager-managed unless otherwise specified later in the Operating Agreement).
Complete the Organizer’s information and signature at the end of the form.
File the completed Certificate with the Delaware Secretary of State, typically via their online filing system or by mail.
Important Reminder
This document is provided as a template to assist with standard Delaware LLC formation needs.
It does not constitute legal advice. You should consult a qualified attorney to review and tailor the Certificate of Formation to your specific business goals and circumstances before filing.
