Texas LLC cost
How much an LLC costs in Texas: formation and annual fees from the official state source, checked 21 Oct 2026.
We read the fees below on the official state source on 21 Oct 2026.
| Item | Fee | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Formation | $300 | Certificate of Formation, Form 205 |
| Annual | Not verified | No Secretary of State annual report fee listed on Form 205; Texas LLCs file franchise tax reports with the Comptroller (amount not verified here) |
Source: Texas SOS Form 205 (Certificate of Formation, LLC) (checked 21 Oct 2026).
Other costs
- Registered agent: $0 if you serve with an in-state address, or a service fee.
- EIN: free from the IRS.
- Local licences: check your city and county.
First-year state total
We can't give a verified first-year total yet because one of the fees above isn't verified. Confirm it on the official source linked above, or use the calculator.
General information, not legal advice. Legal reviewer: to be added.
Sources
- Texas SOS Form 205 (Certificate of Formation, LLC) sos.state.tx.us
- IRS irs.gov
Checked 21 Oct 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Update history
- : first published; figures checked against the sources listed.