We currently have an LLC customer whose sole members are husband and wife. Under WI law, is it required that they file articles of organization and/or an operating agreement? Customer is thinking because they are husband/wife that it is not required.

Operating agreements are optional and do not require filing.

183.0201  Organization. One or more persons may organize a limited liability company by signing and delivering articles of organization to the department for filing. The organizer or organizers need not be members of the limited liability company at the time of organization or thereafter.

183.0202  Articles of organization. The articles of organization shall contain all of and only the following information:

(1) A statement that the limited liability company is organized under this chapter.

(2) A name for the limited liability company that satisfies s. 183.0103.

(3) The street address of the registered office and the name of the registered agent at that office.

(4) If management of the limited liability company is vested in one or more managers, a statement to that effect.

(5) The name and address of each person organizing the limited liability company.

(6) If applicable, the delayed effective date and time of the articles of organization permitted under s. 183.0111 (2). er