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Contracts, terms of service and the legal services that write them, and when a template will do.

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Guide · Contracts and legal

LLC operating agreement: what it must cover, and when a template isn't enough

An operating agreement sets out who owns your LLC, who decides what, and what happens when someone wants out. Here's what it should cover, which states require one, and when a free template stops being enough.

October 7, 2026 · 7 min read

Guide · Compliance and filings

Do I need a business license? How to find every license and permit your business needs

Most businesses need at least one license or permit, but there's no single national license. Here's how the federal, state and local layers work, the permits people forget, and a step-by-step way to find yours.

October 7, 2026 · 7 min read

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LLC operating agreement: what it must cover, and when a template isn't enough

Do I need a business license? How to find every license and permit your business needs

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