In Texas, the cost of forming an LLC (limited liability corporation) online is $300. When submitting the LLC’s Certificate of Formation, this fee is paid to the Texas Secretary of State.
How Much Does a Texas LLC Cost?
The filing fee for a Texas LLC is $300.
The $300 charge to submit your LLC’s Certificate of Formation online with the Texas Secretary of State is the primary expense of forming an LLC.
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Fee for Texas Annual Report: None
The Secretary of State in Texas requires LLCs to submit an annual report and pay the franchise tax.
This form may be submitted through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ website. The deadline is May 15. As a punishment for failing to file on time, Texas levies a $50 late fee.
Fee for Registered Agent
You may be your own registered agent in Texas, but employing a registered agent service keeps your firm in compliance, informs you of critical filing dates, and helps you avoid late fines.
The cost of forming a foreign LLC in Texas is $750.
If you currently have a registered LLC in another state and want to extend your company into Texas, you must form a foreign LLC in Texas.
A Texas foreign LLC costs $750 to register. In Texas, you may establish a foreign LLC by submitting an Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form 304).
Permits and Licenses for Businesses
Depending on your industry and geographic area, your company may need federal, state, and municipal permits/licenses to operate lawfully in Texas. This is true regardless of whether you create an LLC or another sort of company structure.
Other Fees for Filing an LLC
There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:
DBA (Doing Business As) Name
To establish a name different than your official LLC company name, file an Assumed Name Certificate and pay the $25 filing fee.
Copies of Certified Documents
Order certified copies of your Texas business paperwork from the Secretary of State for $30.
Status Certificate
This document, also known as a Texas certificate of good standing, may be obtained by contacting the Secretary of State and paying the $15 charge.
Banks and lending institutions often demand a certificate of status.