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LLC Operating Agreement Drafting Cost (2026)

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What Does It Cost to draft an LLC Operating Agreement?

Based on recent projects completed on ContractsCounsel, the average flat fee to draft an LLC operating agreement is $770.00 on a flat fee basis. These cost points come from recent LLC operating agreement projects on the ContractsCounsel platform and are averages from across all US states.

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Average Cost Data from Lawyers on ContractsCounsel

All LLC Operating Agreement Projects:
$710.00
Drafting a LLC Operating Agreement:
$770.00

Based on 104 recent projects completed by lawyers on ContractsCounsel.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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