General Information (Certificate of Formation

General Information (Certificate of Formation- Limited Liability Company)

Prepared By: Safeguard Financial & Insurance Group Inc.
The attached form is designed to meet minimal statutory filing requirements pursuant to the relevant code provisions. This form and the information provided are not substitutes for the advice and services of an attorney and tax specialist.

* A REPRESENTATIVE FROM OUR FIRM WILL CONTACT YOU TO REVIEW THE FORM FOR INACCURACIES. PLEASE COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY. YOUR FORM WILL NOT BE FILED BEFORE REVIEWING. *
Commentary
The limited liability company (hereinafter LLC) is neither a corporation nor a partnership; rather, it is a distinct type of entity.

The owners of an LLC are called “members.” An LLC may have one or more members. Members may be individuals, partnerships, corporations, and any other type of legal entity.

Taxes: LLCs are subject to a state franchise tax. Contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Tax Assistance Section, Austin, Texas, 78774-0100, (512) 463-4600 or (800) 252-1381 for franchise tax information. For information relating to federal employer identification numbers, federal income tax filing requirements, tax publications, and forms call (800) 829-3676 or visit the Internal Revenue Service web site at www.irs.gov.
Filing Fee: $300 Administration Fee: $200
Certificate of Formation Limited Liability Company
Article 1 – Entity Name and Type

The filing entity being formed is a limited liability company. The name of the entity is:
The name must contain the words “limited liability company,” “limited company,” or an abbreviation of one of these phrases.
Article 2 – Registered Agent and Registered Office

Safeguard Financial offers registered agent services at a rate of $7.99 per month. If you would like to use our services select Option A and use the prefilled information. If not please remove all prefilled information and replace it with the registered agent information of your choice in option B. Be sure to utilize the corresponding address when completing part C.
See instructions. Select and complete either A or B and complete C

A. The initial registered agent is an organization (cannot be entity named above) by the name of:
OR

B. The initial registered agent is an individual resident of the state whose name is set forth below:
First Name
M.I.
Last Name
Suffix
C. The business address of the registered agent and the registered office address is:
Street Address
City
Zip Code
Article 3—Governing Authority
(Select and complete either A or B and provide the name and address of each initial governing person.)
A. The limited liability company initially has managers. The name and address of each initial manager are set forth below.
B. The limited liability company does not initially have managers. The name and address of each initial member are set forth below.
INITIAL GOVERNING PERSON 1
NAME (Enter the name of either an individual or an organization, but not both
IF INDIVIDUAL
First Name
M.I.
Last Name
Suffix
IF ORGANIZATION
Organization Name
ADDRESS
City
State
Country
Zip
Does your LLC have more than one Managing Member?

YesNo
INITIAL GOVERNING PERSON 2

(If single member LLC Skip to Article 4)
NAME (Enter the name of either an individual or an organization, but not both
IF INDIVIDUAL
First Name
M.I.
Last Name
Suffix
ADDRESS
City
State
Country
Zip
IF ORGANIZATION
Organization Name
INITIAL GOVERNING PERSON 3
NAME (Enter the name of either an individual or an organization, but not both
IF INDIVIDUAL
First Name
M.I.
Last Name
Suffix
ADDRESS
City
State
Zip
Country
IF ORGANIZATION
Organization Name
Article 4 – Purpose
The purpose for which the company is formed is for the transaction of any and all lawful purposes for which a limited liability company may be organized under the Texas Business Organizations Code.
Initial Mailing Address
(Provide the mailing address to which state franchise tax correspondence should be sent
Address

Mailing Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Supplemental Provisions/Information
Text Area: [The attached addendum, if any, is incorporated herein by reference.]
Organizer

(List Primary Member)
The name and address of the organizer:
Name
Address

Street or Mailing Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Effectiveness of Filing (Select either A,B or C) (A is most commonly utilized)

A. This document becomes effective when the document is filed by the secretary of state.B. This document becomes effective at a later date, or a later date and time, not more than 90 days from the date of signing.C. This document takes effect upon the occurrence of the future event or fact, other than the passage of time. The 90 day after the date of signing is below.
The later effective date, or date and time is (skip if A was selected)

MonthDayYear
Date
The following event or fact will cause the document to take effect in the manner described below
Execution
The undersigned affirms that the person designated as registered agent has consented to the appointment. The undersigned also affirms that, to the best knowledge of the undersigned, the name provided as the name of the filing entity does not falsely imply an affiliation with a governmental entity. The undersigned signs this document subject to the penalties imposed by law for the submission of a materially false or fraudulent instrument and certifies under penalty of perjury that the undersigned is authorized to execute the filing instrument.
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Printed or typed name of organizer
Signature of Organizer

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General Information (Certificate of Formation- Limited Liability Company)

Commentary

Filing Fee: $300 Administration Fee: $200

Certificate of Formation Limited Liability Company

Article 2 – Registered Agent and Registered Office

Article 3—Governing Authority

INITIAL GOVERNING PERSON 1

IF INDIVIDUAL

IF ORGANIZATION

INITIAL GOVERNING PERSON 2

IF INDIVIDUAL

IF ORGANIZATION

INITIAL GOVERNING PERSON 3

IF INDIVIDUAL

IF ORGANIZATION

Article 4 – Purpose

Initial Mailing Address

Supplemental Provisions/Information

Organizer

Execution