How to form an LLC in Texas for $0 service fee.
Texas state filing fee is $300. Standard processing is 13 to 15 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Texas Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Texas Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Texas.
2nd-largest state economy. No state income tax. Aggressive business recruitment from California (Tesla, Oracle, HP, Apple campus). Franchise tax only above $1.23M revenue. Top destination for corporate HQ relocations.
Where Texas businesses are based.
You can form your Texas LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Texas formation rules at a glance.
- $300 filing fee, No franchise tax below $1.23M revenue; Public Information Report due annually
- Processing: 13 to 15 business days ($25 expedited)
- Filed with the Texas Secretary of State in Austin
- Top industries: Oil & gas, Technology (Austin, Dallas), Healthcare (Houston Medical Center)
Our take Strong choice for operating businesses with growth plans. Tax structure favors revenue over $1M.
Business and Public Filings Division processes LLC formations from Austin. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: No franchise tax below $1.23M revenue; Public Information Report due annually.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 13 TO 15 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Texas, in four steps.
Texas vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Texas compares.
Texas business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Texas-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Texas-specific LLC questions.
Does Texas have state income tax?
What is the Texas franchise tax?
Why are companies relocating to Texas?
Why is Austin growing so fast?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Texas?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Texas?
Do I need to live in Texas to form an LLC there?
What is a Texas Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Texas LLC?
Start your Texas LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Texas Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Texas Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Texas.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.