Business Formation in Texas
LLC & Corporation formation in Texas.
Texas formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Texas
Texas LLCs file a Certificate of Formation; no annual report, but a franchise tax report may apply.
Corporation Formation in Texas
Texas corporations file a Certificate of Formation and may owe franchise tax.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Texas Secretary of State
- LLC formation document
- Certificate of Formation
- Corporation formation document
- Certificate of Formation
- LLC state filing fee
- $300
- Corporation state filing fee
- $300
- Annual / periodic report
- Texas does not require an annual report for LLCs or corporations, but the state franchise tax report may apply.
- Annual report fee
- No annual report fee; franchise tax report may apply
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Texas address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the state franchise tax report (if applicable) and maintain a registered agent. No annual report.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Texas.
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Texas Formation
Ready to form your company in Texas?
Initial formation is $495 plus Texas state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.