What an LLC Costs in Texas
The Texas LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The Certificate of Formation for a Texas LLC (Form 205) costs $300. Optional expedited processing is extra: Standard Expedite $50, Next Day Expedite $500, and Same Day Expedite $750. Texas Secretary of State, Fee Schedule (Form 806); Filing Options
| LLC filing fee | The Certificate of Formation for a Texas LLC (Form 205) costs $300. Optional expedited processing is extra: Standard Expedite $50, Next Day Expedite $500, and Same Day Expedite $750. Credit card payments through SOSPortal add a convenience fee of $0.25 per transaction plus 2.25% of the amount charged. |
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| 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). |
| State franchise or minimum tax | The Texas franchise tax is a privilege tax on each taxable entity formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas; the Secretary of State notes LLCs must pay it. For report years 2026 and 2027, the Comptroller lists a no tax due threshold of $2,650,000, a tax rate of 0.375% (retail or wholesale) or 0.75% (other), and an EZ computation rate of 0.331% for total revenue up to $20 million. Entities at or below the no tax due threshold still file a Public Information Report or Ownership Report. |
| Publication requirement | The Secretary of State says no notice needs to be published before forming a business; the former requirement for an existing unincorporated business to publish its intent to incorporate was repealed in 2003. |
Where to get help in Texas
More Texas starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in Texas
- Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Texas
- All Texas starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Texas?
The Certificate of Formation for a Texas LLC (Form 205) costs $300. Optional expedited processing is extra: Standard Expedite $50, Next Day Expedite $500, and Same Day Expedite $750. Credit card payments through SOSPortal add a convenience fee of $0.25 per transaction plus 2.25% of the amount charged.
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).
What state taxes does an LLC pay in Texas?
The Texas franchise tax is a privilege tax on each taxable entity formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas; the Secretary of State notes LLCs must pay it. For report years 2026 and 2027, the Comptroller lists a no tax due threshold of $2,650,000, a tax rate of 0.375% (retail or wholesale) or 0.75% (other), and an EZ computation rate of 0.331% for total revenue up to $20 million. Entities at or below the no tax due threshold still file a Public Information Report or Ownership Report.
Does Texas require an LLC to publish a notice?
The Secretary of State says no notice needs to be published before forming a business; the former requirement for an existing unincorporated business to publish its intent to incorporate was repealed in 2003.
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.