Form Your Texas LLC
Start your Texas LLC today. File your Certificate of Formation (Form 205) with the Texas Secretary of State for a $300 state filing fee — no state income tax, no annual report fee for most LLCs, and strong liability protection under the Texas Business Organizations Code.
Why Form an LLC in Texas?
- No state income tax — keep 100% of your pass-through LLC income without state taxation
- $0 annual cost for most LLCs — franchise tax only applies above $2.65M revenue (2026 threshold)
- Series LLC available — isolate liability across multiple properties or ventures in one entity
- Strong asset protection — charging order is the exclusive creditor remedy
- SOSDirect online filing — form from anywhere in 5-7 business days
What You Get
| Formation Package | Details |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation filed with TX SOS | Form 205, $300 state fee included |
| Registered agent service (first year) | Physical Texas address, same-day document forwarding |
| Operating agreement template | Texas-specific, customizable for your business |
| EIN application assistance | Federal tax ID from the IRS |
How It Works
- Choose your LLC name — search SOSDirect for availability
- Complete formation details — management structure, registered agent, members
- We file with the Texas Secretary of State — Certificate of Formation (Form 205)
- Receive your filed documents — typically 5-7 business days
- Handle post-formation steps — EIN, bank account, franchise tax registration
Texas LLC Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Formation document | Certificate of Formation (Form 205) |
| Filing fee | $300 |
| Filed with | Texas Secretary of State (SOSDirect) |
| Processing time | 5-7 business days (online) |
| State income tax | None |
| Annual requirement | Franchise Tax Report + PIR (May 15, $0 for most LLCs) |
| Governing law | TX Business Organizations Code, Title 3, Ch. 101 |
| Series LLC available | Yes |
Filing fees and requirements verified as of May 2026. Check your state's filing authority website for current information.
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