LLC Annual Report in Texas
When a Texas LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: Texas LLCs do not file an annual report with the Secretary of State. LLCs subject to the state franchise tax file annually with the Comptroller of Public Accounts, and as part of the annual franchise tax report they file a Public Information Report listing officers, directors and managers. Texas Secretary of State, Formation FAQs (annual report); Texas Comptroller, Franchise Tax
| Annual report | Texas LLCs do not file an annual report with the Secretary of State. LLCs subject to the state franchise tax file annually with the Comptroller of Public Accounts, and as part of the annual franchise tax report they file a Public Information Report listing officers, directors and managers. The annual franchise tax report is due May 15 (next business day if May 15 falls on a weekend or holiday). |
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| Registered agent | Every LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office in Texas. The agent may be an individual Texas resident, or an organization (other than the LLC itself) registered or authorized to do business in Texas, and must consent to serve. The registered office must be a street address where process can be personally served on the agent; it cannot be solely a mailbox service or telephone answering service. A change of registered agent and/or registered office (Form 401) costs $15. |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Texas?
Texas LLCs do not file an annual report with the Secretary of State. LLCs subject to the state franchise tax file annually with the Comptroller of Public Accounts, and as part of the annual franchise tax report they file a Public Information Report listing officers, directors and managers. The annual franchise tax report is due May 15 (next business day if May 15 falls on a weekend or holiday).
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Texas?
Every LLC must continuously maintain a registered agent and registered office in Texas. The agent may be an individual Texas resident, or an organization (other than the LLC itself) registered or authorized to do business in Texas, and must consent to serve. The registered office must be a street address where process can be personally served on the agent; it cannot be solely a mailbox service or telephone answering service. A change of registered agent and/or registered office (Form 401) costs $15.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.