Texas LLC Formation Cost (2026)
Complete breakdown of Texas LLC costs — from the initial filing fee to annual report fees, publication requirements, and ongoing taxes.
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Forming an LLC in Texas: Full Cost Breakdown
To form an LLC in Texas, you file Articles of Organization (sometimes called a Certificate of Formation or Certificate of Organization) with the Texas Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $300.
Standard processing time is 5. Expedited processing is available: 1.
Watch out
Texas has no annual report fee, but foreign qualification costs $750. The $300 formation fee is offset by zero ongoing costs for most small LLCs.Pro tip
No state income tax, no annual report fee, massive economy — one of the best states for small businesses.Don't forget your Operating Agreement
Even though Texas may not legally require it, an Operating Agreement protects your limited liability status and is essential if you have co-founders or a business bank account.Source: Texas Secretary of State ↗
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Registered agent required in Texas
Every LLC must designate a registered agent with a physical Texas address to receive legal documents. Using a commercial service ($50–$150/yr) keeps your home address off the public record.