LLC Organizer
The person who files the Certificate of Formation to create a Delaware LLC. Often used interchangeably with 'authorized person.'
Definition
The organizer is the individual or entity that files the Delaware Certificate of Formation. The organizer signs the Certificate. The organizer is not required to be a member or have any ownership interest. Their role typically ends once the LLC is formed and the members execute the Operating Agreement.
Context
Delewarellc's Delaware-filing specialist acts as organizer for customer formations. The customer becomes the member after formation.
Example
On Day 3-5 of Delewarellc's formation timeline, a Delewarellc team member files the Certificate of Formation as organizer. The customer's name does not appear on the Certificate as organizer.
Common pitfalls
- Organizer status does not equal ownership; do not confuse with member status.
- Some founders want their own name as organizer for ego reasons; this adds complexity without benefit.