Texas LLC Name Search

Check if your business name is available in Texas before you file, then see Texas's LLC naming rules, fees and filing requirements

Texas
Filing Fee
$300
Certificate of Formation
Franchise tax report
$0 for most small LLCs
No annual report. See costs below.
Name Reservation
$40
Holds a name for 120 days

How Much Does an LLC Cost in Texas?

Filing your Certificate of Formation in Texas costs $300. Texas doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report. Every Texas LLC does file a franchise tax report with the Comptroller by May 15 each year, but LLCs with revenue at or below $2.65 million owe no tax.

  • Certificate of Formation

    When you file to form the LLC. Source →

    $300

  • Franchise tax report

    Due to the Comptroller by May 15 each year. LLCs with revenue at or below $2.65 million owe no tax but still file a Public Information Report. Source →

    $0 for most small LLCs

  • Name reservationOptional

    Holds a name for 120 days. Source →

    $40

  • Assumed nameOptional

    Only if you do business under a name other than the LLC’s legal name. Source →

    $25

Checked against official Texas sources on October 23, 2026. Fees change, so confirm with the state before you file.

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.

Faster Processing

Expedited service costs $50 (usually 2–3 business days), $500 for next day or $750 for same day.

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Contact the Texas Business Filing Office

Search LLC Name isn’t a government website. For an official answer about a name or a filing, contact the state office directly.

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

Official Texas Resources

Texas LLC Name Search FAQ

Enter the name in the search at the top of this page. It checks Texas Comptroller active franchise taxpayers (data.texas.gov) records and lists businesses with the same or a similar name. Search close variations too: Texas law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the Secretary of State (Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.053). A clear search is a good sign, but the state makes the final call when it reviews your filing.

It must include “Limited Liability Company” or an abbreviation such as “LLC” or “L.L.C.”. Texas law requires a new LLC name to be distinguishable in the records of the Secretary of State (Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.053). Words like Bank, Insurance or Trust usually need approval from another agency.

A Texas name reservation costs $40 and holds the name for 120 days. You can renew it for another 120 days.

Filing your Certificate of Formation in Texas costs $300. Texas doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report. Every Texas LLC does file a franchise tax report with the Comptroller by May 15 each year, but LLCs with revenue at or below $2.65 million owe no tax.

Yes, Texas requires every LLC to keep a registered agent in the state who can receive legal documents for the business.

Texas doesn’t require LLCs to file an annual report. Franchise tax report: $0 for most small LLCs. Due to the Comptroller by May 15 each year. LLCs with revenue at or below $2.65 million owe no tax but still file a Public Information Report. You also need to keep a registered agent in the state.

File an Assumed Name Certificate with the Secretary of State for $25. LLCs no longer file one with the county.

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