Texas LLC Formation
Form Your Texas LLC
Texas offers no personal income tax and a massive economy, the largest in the US after California. With a pro-business climate and no annual report requirements, Texas is ideal for entrepreneurs seeking growth.
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LLC Formation
Everything you need to launch, in one package.
Registered Agent
IncludedEvery US LLC is legally required to have a registered agent: the official point of contact that receives legal documents, lawsuits, and state notices on your behalf. We act as your registered agent in your formation state and forward anything that arrives straight to you.
- Required to form and keep your LLC in good standing
- Receives legal documents and state notices for you
- We forward everything to you right away
State Filing
IncludedWe set up your company in the state you choose and track everything through to approval. Your state fees are included in the price, with no separate charges to figure out later.
- File in any of the 50 states
- State filing fees included, no surprise charges
- We track your filing through to approval
Business Tax Number
IncludedBefore you can open a bank account, get paid, or file taxes, you need a business tax number. We take care of the entire application for you, even if you don't have a U.S. social security number.
- We handle the entire application for you
- No U.S. SSN needed
- Gets you ready to bank, get paid, and stay compliant
U.S. Business Bank Account
IncludedOpen a U.S. business bank account from anywhere in the world, with no U.S. travel required. We connect you with trusted banking partners like Mercury and Lili and guide you through the application.
- Apply from anywhere, no U.S. trip needed
- Partners like Mercury and Lili
- Guided setup from start to finish
One payment, no surprise charges at checkout.
Texas Requirements
What you need to know about Texas LLCs
The key facts and the rules for forming and running an LLC in Texas.
Key Facts
- Formation
- $399 one-time state and gov fees included
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days Expedited: 1-2 business days
- State income tax
- None
- Annual report
- No annual report required
Texas LLC requirements
- No personal state income tax
- Franchise tax applies to most LLCs based on revenue
- No annual report requirement (franchise tax return instead)
- Certificate of Formation required for formation
Source: Texas Business Organizations Code (Title 3, Chapter 101)
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FAQ
Texas LLC Formation Questions
Texas has no personal state income tax. However, Texas imposes a franchise tax (margin tax) on most LLCs based on revenue. The rate is 0.375% for retail/wholesale and 0.75% for other businesses. LLCs with revenue under $2.47 million (as of 2024) are exempt.
Texas does not require annual reports for LLCs. Instead, you must file a franchise tax return (Public Information Report and related forms) by May 15th each year, even if you owe no tax.
Texas offers: no personal state income tax, the second-largest state economy, no annual report requirement, a pro-business regulatory environment, and a large domestic consumer market. Texas is ideal for businesses planning to operate locally.
Yes. Non-US residents can form a Texas LLC without visiting Texas. You need a registered agent with a Texas address (included in our package) but you can manage your LLC from anywhere.
Managed LLC is a fully-managed ongoing bundle covering registered agent, EIN assistance, operating agreement, business bank account setup, bookkeeping, state annual reports, and federal tax filing. Formation is separate: a one-time $399 with all state and government fees included. You can also choose ongoing services a la carte, with annual compliance from $99/year.
No. Non-US citizens and non-residents can form an LLC in any US state. You do not need a Social Security Number (SSN), US address, or US visa. We specialize in helping international entrepreneurs form US LLCs and have served founders from over 150 countries.
Standard processing typically takes 3-7 business days depending on the state. We begin processing your LLC immediately after you complete our questionnaire. You can track progress through your dashboard, and we notify you at each step.
A registered agent is a person or company that receives official legal and tax documents on behalf of your LLC. Every state requires LLCs to have a registered agent with a physical address in that state. Our registered agent service is $99/year, or included with Managed LLC ($149/month).
Yes. Bank account setup assistance is included in our package. We help you open an account with Mercury, Relay, or other providers that work with non-resident founders. The process is 100% remote, with no need to visit the US.
Ongoing services are available a la carte: registered agent ($99/year), annual report ($299/year, including state filings, deadline tracking, and good standing maintenance), bookkeeping by transaction volume, and federal tax filing by revenue. Or get everything in one fully-managed bundle with Managed LLC ($149/month). We send reminders before all deadlines and handle all filings on your behalf.
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