INSTRUCTIONS: TENNESSEE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION (LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) (Form SS-4270)

In order to establish a limited liability company (LLC) in Tennessee, you must file several documents with the Department of State. This article discusses form SS-4270, which consists of the articles of organization for your business. This document must be submitted to the Department of State to operate your company legally.

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 1: Question one asks for the name of your company. Note that it must include the words "Limited Liability Company" or the abbreviations "LLC" or "L.L.C."

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 2: Give the name, street address, city, state, zip code and county of your LLC's registered agent in response to question two.

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 3: In response to question three, indicate with a check mark whether your company will be member managed, manager managed or director managed.

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 4: Question four only need to be answered if there are more than six members of your LLC at the time of filing. If so, write how many members are involved in your LLC.

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 5: You do not have to answer question five if you wish for this document to take effect as soon as it is filed by the Department of State. Otherwise, give the date on which you wish for it to take effect. This date must be no more than 90 days past this filing date.

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 6: Give the complete address of your principal executive office in response to question six.

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 7: Question seven only needs to be answered if you do not intend to operate the company on a perpetual basis. If so, write how long it will be in effect.

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 8: Question eight is also optional. This space is reserved for you to note any other provisions.

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 9: Check the box in response to question nine if your LLC is a nonprofit.

Tennessee Articles Of Organization (Limited Liability Company) SS-4270 Step 10: Sign and date the form.