Texas Annual Report
Texas Franchise Tax Filing
Texas requires a franchise tax report due May 15th instead of a traditional annual report. We track your deadline, prepare your filing, and ensure compliance.
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Texas Requirements
Texas Franchise Tax Report at a glance
The key dates and details, and what StartGlobal handles for you.
Key Facts
- Filing
- Franchise Tax Report
- Due date
- No annual report (franchise tax return due May 15th)
- State fee
- None
- Our filing
- $299/year or in Managed LLC
What the Texas franchise tax report requires
- Public Information Report
- Franchise tax calculation
- Gross receipts/revenue information
- Officer/director details
Good to know
- No traditional annual report
- Franchise tax report due May 15th
- No-tax-due threshold for small businesses
- Largest state economy after California
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FAQ
Texas Franchise Tax Report Questions
Texas does not require a traditional annual report. Instead, Texas LLCs must file a franchise tax report by May 15th each year. This includes a Public Information Report with your business details.
Texas franchise tax is based on your LLC's margin (revenue minus certain deductions). Small businesses under the no-tax-due threshold (currently $2.47 million in total revenue) still need to file but won't owe tax. Most small LLCs qualify for the no-tax-due status.
Texas franchise tax reports are due May 15th each year. Extensions are available but must be requested before the deadline. We track your deadline and ensure timely filing.
Missing your annual report deadline can have serious consequences. Most states charge late fees and penalties that accumulate over time. Continued non-compliance can cause your LLC to lose its 'good standing' status, preventing you from opening bank accounts, signing contracts, or conducting certain business activities. In severe cases, your LLC can be administratively dissolved by the state.
A Certificate of Good Standing (also called Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Status) is an official state document confirming your LLC is properly registered and compliant with all state requirements. Banks, investors, and business partners often request this document. We can obtain certificates on your behalf whenever you need them.
Yes. Our annual report service is all-inclusive, covering preparation, filing, state fees, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance. It is $299/year, or included with Managed LLC ($149/month), with no separate per-state charges and no surprises.
When you sign up, we analyze your LLC's formation date and state requirements to determine your specific deadline. You'll see upcoming deadlines in your dashboard, and we send proactive email reminders 30 days before each due date. We handle the tracking so you can focus on your business.
Yes, we can help reinstate an LLC that has been administratively dissolved due to missed filings. The process typically involves filing all overdue reports, paying back penalties and fees, and submitting a reinstatement application. Requirements and costs vary by state. Contact us for a reinstatement assessment.
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We prepare and file your annual report and track every deadline. Included with Managed LLC ($149/month), or $299/year a la carte.