Texas LLC compliance

Does a Texas LLC need an annual report?

Texas has no annual report for LLCs; the yearly filing is the franchise tax report. Here is what to file, when, and what happens if it is missed.

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Annual report

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What Texas requires instead

Texas has no annual report for LLCs; the yearly filing is the franchise tax report.

Texas LLCs are taxable entities for the franchise tax administered by the Comptroller. A franchise tax report is due May 15 each year. LLCs with revenue at or below the no-tax-due threshold owe no tax but must still file a Public Information Report (or Ownership Information Report); LLCs above the threshold file a full franchise tax report along with the Public Information Report.

Keeping a Texas LLC in good standing

  • Keep a registered agent with a physical address in Texas.
  • Tell the Texas Secretary of State when your agent, address or management changes.
  • File any state tax returns that apply to your LLC.

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Worth knowing in Texas

  • There is no annual report filed with the Secretary of State. The yearly filing is the franchise tax report to the Comptroller.
  • The Certificate of Formation (Form 205) can be filed online through SOSDirect.
  • Your certificate must state whether the LLC is member-managed or manager-managed.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a Texas LLC have to file an annual report?

Texas has no annual report for LLCs; the yearly filing is the franchise tax report.

What does a Texas LLC file each year instead?

Texas LLCs are taxable entities for the franchise tax administered by the Comptroller. A franchise tax report is due May 15 each year. LLCs with revenue at or below the no-tax-due threshold owe no tax but must still file a Public Information Report (or Ownership Information Report); LLCs above the threshold file a full franchise tax report along with the Public Information Report.

What keeps a Texas LLC in good standing?

Keeping a registered agent with an address in Texas, updating the state when your agent or address changes, and filing any state tax returns that apply.

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