Texas LLC cost at a glance
| Cost | Texas amount |
|---|---|
| Cost to form | $300 |
| Public Information Report (Comptroller) | $0, but mandatory |
| When it is due | 15 May every year |
| State tax on the LLC | Franchise tax only above $2,650,000 of annualized revenue |
| First-year state fees (minimum) | $300 |
| Yearly state fees after that (minimum) | $0 |
| Registered agent | Required. Free if you act as your own; commercial services charge a yearly fee |
| EIN from the IRS | $0 |
Fees verified October 2026 against the Texas Secretary of State and other official Texas sources listed at the end of this page.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Texas?
The Texas Secretary of State charges $300 to file a Certificate of Formation (Form 205) for an LLC. The fee is the same online through SOSDirect or on paper, and it makes Texas one of the more expensive states to form in.
Texas sells expedited handling for $50 per document, next-day processing for $500 and same-day processing for $750. A name reservation costs $40 and holds the name for 120 days.
Our walkthrough on how to file articles of organization in Texas covers the form field by field.
How much does a Texas LLC cost every year?
Texas charges no annual report fee, but every LLC files a Public Information Report (Form 05-102) or Ownership Information Report (Form 05-167) with the Texas Comptroller by 15 May. The report is free.
Since 2024, an LLC with annualized total revenue at or below the no-tax-due threshold no longer files a No Tax Due Report. It still files the Public Information Report. Founders who read that change as no filing at all lose their right to transact business in Texas.
For an LLC under the threshold, the state cost after formation is $0 a year. That makes Texas cheaper to keep over time than Florida, Delaware or Nevada, despite the higher formation fee.
What does a Texas LLC cost over the first three years?
The table below adds up the state fees a Texas LLC pays in its first three years, using the minimum amounts Texas charges. The second column adds the BusinessAnywhere registered agent service, which is free for the first year and $147 a year after that.
| Year | State fees only | With a registered agent service |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Year 2 | $0 | $147 |
| Year 3 | $0 | $147 |
| Three-year total | $300 | $594 |
Does Texas charge a franchise tax or income tax on LLCs?
Texas franchise tax applies only when an LLC’s annualized total revenue exceeds $2,650,000, the no-tax-due threshold for reports due in 2026 and 2027. Below that, the LLC owes no franchise tax.
Above the threshold, the rate is 0.375% for retail and wholesale businesses and 0.75% for others, applied to the taxable margin. Businesses with total revenue up to $20 million can use the EZ computation at 0.331% of apportioned revenue. Texas has no personal income tax, so members pay no Texas tax on profit passed through to them.
How much does a registered agent cost in Texas?
Every Texas LLC must name a registered agent with a physical street address in Texas. Acting as your own agent costs nothing, but your address goes on the public record and you must be available at that address during business hours. Commercial registered agent services charge a yearly fee for the same role.
The BusinessAnywhere registered agent service is free for the first year and $147 a year after that, with every document scanned to your online dashboard the day it arrives.
See whether BusinessAnywhere can be your registered agent in Texas for the state-specific details.
If you are weighing the free option, read can I be my own registered agent first.
Does a Texas LLC need an EIN, and what does it cost?
An EIN costs nothing when you apply directly with the IRS. A Texas LLC needs one to hire employees, to open a business bank account and whenever it has more than one member. US residents with an SSN or ITIN apply through the IRS online EIN application and receive the number at the end of the session.
Founders outside the United States cannot use the online tool. They apply by phone, fax or post with IRS Form SS-4, and do not need an SSN to do it. The BusinessAnywhere EIN application service handles that process for $97. Our guide on how to obtain an EIN for your LLC covers both routes.
What other Texas LLC fees should you budget for?
These fees apply only when you need the service. They are the Texas state charges as of October 2026.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $40 for 120 days | Form 501. |
| Expedited filing | $50 standard expedite, $500 next day, $750 same day | Fee schedule revised September 2026. |
| Certificate of good standing | $15 | Texas calls it a Certificate of Fact (Status). |
| Certified copy | $15 per certificate plus $1 per page | |
| Amending the articles | $150 | Form 424. |
| DBA (assumed or trade name) | $25 | Assumed Name Certificate, Form 503, with the Secretary of State. |
| Changing registered agent | $15 | Form 401. |
| Foreign LLC registration | $750 | Form 304. |
| Reinstatement after dissolution | $75 | Form 801 after tax forfeiture, plus the reports and tax owed. |
An operating agreement carries no state fee in Texas, and Texas does not collect it, but every LLC should have one to set out ownership and decision rights. BusinessAnywhere sells an operating agreement template for $97.
What happens if you miss a Texas LLC deadline?
Each franchise tax report filed late carries a $50 penalty, and the Public Information Report is part of that filing. An LLC that keeps missing it loses its right to transact business, and the Secretary of State then forfeits its registration.
Reinstating a forfeited LLC costs $75 (Form 801) plus every report and tax payment owed. A forfeited LLC also loses the right to sue in Texas courts until it is reinstated.
If you intend to close the business, file formally instead of letting it lapse. Our guide on how to dissolve an LLC in Texas sets out the steps.
How does Texas compare with other states?
Texas costs more than most states to form and less than most to keep. Its $300 formation fee is three times the $100 national median, but an LLC under the franchise tax threshold pays nothing to the state after that.
| State | Formation fee | Yearly state fees (minimum) | What drives the cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $300 | $0 | $300 to form, $0 yearly under $2.65M revenue |
| Florida LLC cost | $125 | $138.75 | $138.75 annual report, $400 late fee |
| Wyoming LLC cost | $100 | $60 | $60 minimum license tax, no income tax |
| Delaware LLC cost | $110 | $400 | $400 flat annual tax due 1 June |
| New Mexico LLC cost | $50 | $0 | No annual report, no franchise tax |
For all 51 jurisdictions side by side, see our full table of LLC cost by state.
How to form a Texas LLC for $0 plus state fees
BusinessAnywhere files your Texas LLC for $0 plus the $300 state fee. The filing comes with a free first year of registered agent service, so your first-year cost is the state fee and nothing else.
- Formation: $0 service fee plus the Texas filing fee.
- Registered agent: free for the first year, then $147 a year.
- EIN application: $97, with no SSN required for non-US founders.
- Compliance reminders: every Texas deadline on this page tracked in your dashboard.
- Virtual mailbox: a US street address with mail scanning, from $20 a month.
Start with our LLC formation service, or read the full guide on how to start an LLC in Texas first.
Texas LLC cost FAQs
How much does an LLC cost in Texas?
A Texas LLC costs $300 to form. Most small LLCs pay $0 a year after that, because Texas has no annual report fee and no franchise tax below $2,650,000 of annualized revenue.
Does a Texas LLC have to file an annual report?
Not with the Secretary of State. Every Texas LLC files a free Public Information Report or Ownership Information Report with the Texas Comptroller by 15 May each year.
What is the Texas franchise tax threshold for 2026?
$2,650,000 of annualized total revenue for reports due in 2026 and 2027. An LLC at or below that amount owes no franchise tax.
What happens if I miss the Texas Public Information Report?
A late report carries a $50 penalty. Continued failure forfeits the LLC’s right to transact business in Texas, and reinstatement costs $75 plus the reports and tax owed.
Can I reserve an LLC name in Texas?
Yes. A name reservation costs $40 and holds the name for 120 days. It is optional.
How much does a Texas LLC cost over three years?
At the minimum, $300 in state fees, all paid at formation. With a commercial registered agent from year two at $147 a year, the three-year total is $594.
Sources
- Texas Secretary of State, fee schedule (Form 806)
- Texas Comptroller, franchise tax
- Texas Comptroller, franchise tax filing requirements
- Texas Secretary of State: Name reservation fee
Fees change. Every figure on this page was checked against the official source in October 2026. Confirm the current amount with the Texas Secretary of State before you file.
