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Texas

Filing Fee

$300

Standard LLC Filing

Processing Time

5-7 business days

Expedited: 24 hours

Annual Fee

$0

Due: N/A

Why Form an LLC in Texas?

Tax Benefits

Corporate Income Tax: 0% (franchise tax instead)
Sales Tax: 6.25% (state) + local rates

  • Pass-through taxation available
  • No personal income tax
  • Business-friendly policies

Legal Protection

Protect your personal assets with Texas's LLC structure

  • Limited personal liability
  • Asset protection
  • Business credibility

Simple Maintenance

Annual Report Due: N/A

  • No annual report
  • Franchise tax may apply
  • Simple process

Business Flexibility

  • Choose your management structure
  • Flexible profit distribution
  • Easy ownership transfers
  • Multiple owner types allowed

Business Environment in Texas

State Overview

Capital: Austin

Filing Fees:

  • LLC: $300
  • Corporation: $300

Processing Times:

  • Standard: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited: 24 hours

Useful Resources

LLC and Corporation Forms →LLC and Corporation Fees →Office of the Comptroller (Business Taxes) →Department of Licensing and Regulation →

Tax Information

Corporate Income Tax: 0% (franchise tax instead)

Sales Tax: 6.25% (state) + local rates

LLC Requirements in Texas

Formation Requirements

Basic Requirements

  • Operating Agreement (recommended)
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN)
  • Business Licenses (if applicable)

Registered Agent

Texas requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent in the state.

Annual Compliance

Annual Report

Not required

Annual Fee

$0 - Due N/A

Formation Timeline

Processing Options

  • Standard Processing: 5-7 business days
  • Expedited Processing: 24 hours

Initial Costs

  • LLC Filing Fee: $300
  • First Year Annual Fee: $0

Contact Information

Get in touch with the Texas Secretary of State office for business registration assistance

Contact Details

Address Information

Mailing Address

Corporations Section, Secretary of State, P.O. Box 13697, Austin, Texas 78711

Physical Address

Corporations Section, Secretary of State, 1019 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701

Frequently Asked Questions

The initial filing fee for an LLC in Texas is $300. Additionally, there is an annual fee of $0 due N/A.
Standard processing time in Texas is 5-7 business days. Expedited processing is available with a turnaround time of 24 hours.
Yes, Texas requires all LLCs to maintain a registered agent who can receive legal documents on behalf of your business.
LLCs in Texas must pay an annual fee of $0 due on N/A.
In Texas, the corporate income tax rate is 0% (franchise tax instead), and the sales tax rate is 6.25% (state) + local rates. LLCs can choose to be taxed as pass-through entities or corporations.