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Membership Interest Purchase.
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement for the sale of an LLC member's ownership stake.
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When to use
A member is selling their stakeBuyer needs documentation.
When to use
Third-party buyer being admittedOA requires admission documentation.
When to use
Existing member buying out anotherPursuant to ROFR.
When to use
Divorce, estate, or buyout occurringBuy-sell triggers a transfer.
Common mistakes
What to avoid.
Mistake
Skipping ROFRTransfer may be voidable.
Mistake
No representationsBuyer takes risk.
Mistake
Failing to admit Buyer as MemberHolds economic interest but not member rights.
Mistake
Tax treatment unaddressedSale may have specific consequences.
FAQ
Common questions.
Can any member sell their interest?
Per OA. Most OAs restrict.
Tax treatment?
Generally capital gain to seller.
Does buyer become a Member?
Requires admission per OA.
What about ROFR?
Existing members may have right to match.
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