LLC Formation Costs

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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Texas? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Texas LLC costs $300 to file. After that, No report with the Secretary of State. LLCs file a Public Information Report with the Comptroller by May 15 each year; no franchise tax is due below $2.65 million in revenue (2026 and 2027).. The state side over three years is $300.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$300Certificate of Formation (205), Texas Secretary of State
Public Information Report + Franchise Tax ReportYearly$0 reportNo report with the Secretary of State. LLCs file a Public Information Report with the Comptroller by May 15 each year; no franchise tax is due below $2.65 million in revenue (2026 and 2027).
Registered agentYearlyfrom $149Required. A Texas resident, including an owner, officer or employee, or an organization registered or authorized in Texas with a business office at the registered office. The company cannot be its own agent, and the agent has to consent.
ExpediteOptional+$50 to +$750Standard expedited (2 to 3 business days) +$50; Next day +$500; Same day (by noon) +$750
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$300$499
3 years$300$897
5 years$300$1,295

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Texas fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

Our pick

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year + $300 state fee

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Texas?

$300 to file. Over three years the state side is $300; with Mainstay Filing it is $897.

What is the yearly cost of a Texas LLC after the first year?

No report with the Secretary of State. LLCs file a Public Information Report with the Comptroller by May 15 each year; no franchise tax is due below $2.65 million in revenue (2026 and 2027)..

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