An LLC, or Limited Liability Company, does not have a certificate of incorporation. Instead, it is formed under state law by filing a document generally referred to as the ‘Articles of Organization’ or ‘Certificate of Formation’.
The certificate of incorporation is typically associated with corporations, which are different legal entities than LLCs. Corporations have a more formal structure and require a certificate of incorporation to be actively recognized as a corporation by the state.
In summary, while corporations need a certificate of incorporation, LLCs require Articles of Organization to establish their legal existence. Both documents serve to officially register the respective business entities with the state, but they are distinct and serve different purposes.