Video Summary:

In this transcript from a video by Andy Gale at Gale & Vallance in Orange County, we explore the topic of LLC manager requirements and address a common question from small business owners: does an LLC manager need to be an individual? Andy explains the distinctions between members and managers in an LLC, who can serve in these roles, and clarifies that managers do not necessarily need to be individuals—they can also be companies or even third-party management providers.

To learn more about the legal responsibilities and compliance rules for LLC managers, check out our detailed article on LLC manager requirements in California.

This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For guidance specific to your situation, we recommend contacting a qualified attorney to discuss your case.

Transcript

00:00:04 – Introduction

hi good morning my name is andy gale i’m
a corporate attorney and i specialize in
helping small businesses

00:00:12 – Corporate Services Offered

manage their corporations from formation
all the way through dissolution and one
of the services that we offered our
office is just to call us up and ask us
a quick question

00:00:22 – Client’s Question

so i had a client call me up yesterday
afternoon and he wondered whether or not
a manager of a limited liability company
needed to be an individual person

00:00:32 – Members vs. Managers in an LLC

and for those of you not familiar with
limited liability companies there are
two legal positions within the company
there’s a member and that’s the person
who would own the company and then
there’s a manager and that’s the person
who would take care of the day-to-day
operations of the company

00:00:49 – Do Managers Need to Be Individuals?

so the question is is whether or not a
manager needs to be an individual and
the quick answer is no
a manager does not need to be an
individual a manager could be an
individual or and or it could be a
company

00:01:02 – Who Can Be a Manager?

it could be
one of the members one of the owners of
the company it could be all of the
members or a subset of all of the
members and lastly it could be a
third-party company that actually offers
professional management services

00:01:16 – Closing Thoughts

so i hope that information helps you out
and gives you just a little bit more
clarity as it did with my client when
you’re trying to figure out who it is is
going to be running your company

Conclusion – LLC Manager Requirements

Understanding LLC manager requirements is crucial when structuring your business in California. Managers do not need to be individuals—they can be members, all members collectively, a subset of members, or even an outside company offering management services. This flexibility allows LLC owners to tailor their management structure to best fit their business needs. If you’re unsure which structure works best for your situation, it’s always wise to seek professional legal advice.