Texas LLC · Updated October 2026

Form a Texas LLC: $0 Service Fee + $300 State Fee

Texas requires a $300 filing fee. Inc Authority files your Certificate of Formation for a $0 service fee, so $300 is the minimum you pay.

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What it costs to form an LLC in Texas

Item	Cost
Formation service fee (Inc Authority)	$0
Texas Certificate of Formation filing fee (Form 205), paid to the state	$300
Registered agent, first year (included by Inc Authority)	$0
Minimum total to form your LLC	$300
Optional: expedited state processing	+$25
Optional add-ons (operating agreement, legal documents, etc.)	Your choice

State fees from the Texas Secretary of State fee schedule. Add-ons are optional and not required to form your LLC.

How it works

Answer a few questionsYour LLC name, owners or managers, and a mailing address.
Pay the $300 state feeInc Authority prepares and files your Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State.
Get your approved documentsOnce Texas approves the filing, your LLC exists and you can open a business bank account.

What you need before you file

A unique name that is distinguishable from businesses already on file in Texas.
A registered agent with a Texas street address (not just a P.O. box). Your LLC can't be its own agent. Inc Authority covers this for the first year.
Who runs the LLC: whether it is managed by its members or by managers, with a name and address for each.
An organizer: the person or company submitting the filing. No Texas residency required.
A mailing address for the LLC. A P.O. box is fine here.

After your LLC is formed

Plan for the yearly franchise tax report. Texas has no annual report fee for LLCs, but every LLC must file franchise tax information with the Texas Comptroller, generally due May 15. Most small LLCs fall under the no-tax-due threshold ($2.65 million in annualized revenue for 2026–2027) and owe no franchise tax, but they still need to file a Public Information or Ownership Report.

Common questions

Is forming a Texas LLC really free?

No one can make it fully free, because Texas requires a $300 filing fee. "Free" here means Inc Authority charges $0 for its formation service, so $300 is the minimum you pay.

How long does it take?

Filling out the online form takes a few minutes. Inc Authority says completion usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on the state's processing. Texas offers expedited processing for an extra $25.

Do I need an EIN?

You'll need one to open a business bank account or hire employees. You can get an EIN directly from the IRS at no cost. Inc Authority also offers to handle it for you.

What happens to the registered agent after the first year?

Inc Authority includes registered agent service for the first year. Check the renewal terms during checkout, or you can switch to another agent or serve as your own individual agent if you're a Texas resident with a street address.

Do I have to buy any add-ons?

No. Operating agreements, legal document packages and other extras are optional. You can form your LLC by paying only the $300 state fee.

Ready to form your Texas LLC?

$0 formation service fee. You pay the $300 Texas filing fee.

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