35-8-201. Formation. (1) One or more persons may form a limited liability company consisting of one or more members by signing and filing articles of organization with the secretary of state. The person or persons need not be members of the limited liability company at the time of formation or after formation has occurred. A limited liability company is a legal entity distinct from its members.
(2) Unless a delayed effective date is specified, the existence of a limited liability company begins when the articles of organization are filed.
(3) The filing of the articles of organization by the secretary of state pursuant to 35-8-205 is conclusive proof that the organizers have satisfied all conditions precedent to the creation of a limited liability company.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 120, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 302, L. 1999.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 35. Corporations, Partnerships, and Associations
Chapter 8. Montana Limited Liability Company Act
35-8-202. Articles of organization
35-8-203. Amendment of articles of organization -- restatement
35-8-204. Execution of documents
35-8-205. Filing with secretary of state
35-8-206. Effect of filing articles of organization
35-8-207. Filing of facsimile copy
35-8-208. Annual report for secretary of state
35-8-209. Administrative dissolution -- rules
35-8-211. Fees for filing, copying, and services
35-8-213. and 35-8-214 reserved
35-8-215. Correcting filed record
35-8-216. Certificate of existence or authority
35-8-217. Liability for false statement in filed record