TX · Incorporation
Form an LLC or corporation in Texas.
Texas's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.
At a glance
Texas formation snapshot
- LLC filing fee
- $300
- Corp filing fee
- $300
- Annual / franchise
- Franchise tax / public information report
- Annual report due
- May 15
- State income tax
- No personal income tax; franchise tax may apply
- Typical processing
- 1–3 weeks
Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
Why this state
Why form in Texas
Texas draws operators who want a large domestic market, no personal income tax, and a busy startup and energy ecosystem.
Formation is available for LLCs and corporations with clear SOS processes. Franchise tax rules still matter for many entities above the no-tax threshold.
Texas is often the right home state when founders, customers, and operations already sit here. Crossing into other states still needs a nexus review.
Process
Step-by-step formation in Texas
- 1Name reservation (when required)
- 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
- 3Registered agent designation
- 4EIN application
- 5Operating agreement or bylaws
- 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
- 7State and local business licenses
- 8First-year compliance calendar
Compliance
Ongoing compliance in Texas
- Most entities file a Public Information Report and, when applicable, a franchise tax report due May 15.
- Keep a Texas registered agent with a street address in the state.
- Local permits and sales tax permits may be required depending on your activity.
State-specific notes
- No personal income tax does not mean no business tax. Franchise tax can still apply above exemption thresholds.
- Cities and counties may add local sales tax on top of the state rate.
Tax snapshot
Texas tax at a glance
No personal income tax; franchise tax may apply
FAQ
Texas formation questions
Ready to form in Texas?
Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.