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Texas LLC Formation
Complete guides for forming and operating an LLC in Texas.
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Business License Requirements in TexasTexas does not require a general business license to operate. However, depending on your industry, you'll need specific licenses and permits from state agenc...Texas Corporation CostsYou can file online or by mail. Online filing through the SOSDA system typically processes within 1–2 business days. Mail filing to the Secretary of State ta...Texas Corporation TaxesTexas imposes no corporate income tax on your business profits. However, if you form a corporation in Texas, you must pay the **franchise tax** based on your...How to File a DBA in TexasA DBA (Doing Business As)—also called a fictitious name, trade name, or assumed name—is a legal registration that allows you to operate a business under a na...How to Form a Partnership in TexasTexas recognizes three main partnership structures: general partnerships (GPs), limited partnerships (LPs), and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). In a g...How to Incorporate in TexasTexas requires you to name your initial board of directors in your Certificate of Formation. You must specify the number of directors and provide the name an...How to Start a Nonprofit in TexasTexas nonprofits can qualify for franchise tax exemptions under multiple statutory pathways. Your organization's exemption depends on its federal tax status ...How to Start an LLC in TexasStandard online filing takes 5–7 business days. The Texas Secretary of State offers expedited options: 2–3 business days for $50, next-day for $500, or same-...Texas LLC Annual ReportA: You file with the **Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts**, not the Secretary of State. The Comptroller administers franchise tax reporting for all Texas ...Texas LLC CostTexas charges a $300 filing fee for your LLC's Certificate of Formation under standard processing. You can accelerate approval by paying an additional expedi...Texas LLC Name RulesYour Texas LLC name must follow specific statutory requirements to be accepted by the Secretary of State. These rules govern what designators you must use, w...Texas LLC Operating AgreementThe absence of a written agreement doesn't mean your LLC operates without rules—it means the state's default provisions control instead. This creates signifi...Texas LLC TaxesNo. Texas imposes no state income tax on LLC members' personal income or on business entities. However, your LLC must pay Texas franchise tax if annual reven...Professional License Requirements in TexasA Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) is a business structure specifically designed for licensed professionals in Texas. Under Tex. Bus. Org. Code ...Texas Registered AgentA registered agent is a person or entity designated to receive legal documents and official notices on behalf of your Texas LLC. Under **Tex. Bus. Org. Code ...How to Start a Sole Proprietorship in TexasTexas does not require a general statewide business license for sole proprietorships. However, you likely need industry-specific licenses and permits dependi...