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.
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.
The Secretary of State in Texas requires LLCs to submit an annual report and pay the franchise tax.
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.
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).
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.
There are several extra costs involved with forming an LLC:
To establish a name different than your official LLC company name, file an Assumed Name Certificate and pay the $25 filing fee.
Order certified copies of your Texas business paperwork from the Secretary of State for $30.
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.
