Texas LLC Cost (2026)

See Texas LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 27, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

Texas LLC cost starts with the state formation filing, but the real cost depends on taxes, licensing, registered-agent service, and whether the business must register in another state. Texas also has franchise tax reporting rules that are easy to confuse with a simple Secretary of State annual report.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Secretary of State, Texas Comptroller, and qualified professionals.

Most people need this first

If you are trying to decide…	Short answer
What is the Texas LLC filing fee?	$300 for Certificate of Formation
Is there a Secretary of State annual report?	Not the usual LLC maintenance filing; Texas LLCs mainly deal with Comptroller franchise tax reporting
Does every Texas LLC owe franchise tax money?	Not necessarily. 2026 reports use a $2.65 million no-tax-due threshold
Does the LLC still file information with the Comptroller?	Yes, Texas LLCs commonly still file a Public Information Report
Is a Texas registered agent required?	Yes
Is a sales tax permit fee required?	Texas Comptroller says there is no fee for a Texas sales tax permit

For a simple Texas LLC, the practical order is:

Search the name -> choose registered agent -> file Certificate of Formation -> get EIN if needed -> register for Texas tax permits if required -> calendar Comptroller franchise tax/PIR deadlines

Texas LLC cost at a glance

Cost or requirement	Amount or range	What to know
Certificate of Formation	$300	Main state filing to create a domestic Texas LLC
Registered agent	Varies	Required; self-service may cost $0 if qualified
Name reservation	$40	Optional
Name registration	$40	Different from reservation; used in specific situations
Certificate of fact/status	$15	Optional document
EIN	$0 from IRS	Federal tax ID, separate from Texas filing
Texas sales tax permit	$0 permit fee	Required only if business must collect/remit sales tax
Franchise tax	Varies	2026 no-tax-due threshold is $2.65 million in total revenue

The main formation cost: $300

The Texas Secretary of State fee schedule lists $300 to file a Certificate of Formation for a limited liability company.

That filing does not include:

Registered-agent provider fees
EIN
Franchise tax reports
Public Information Report
Sales tax permit
Local permits
Professional licenses
Legal or accounting help
Foreign registration in another state

Franchise tax cost

Texas LLCs are taxable entities for franchise tax purposes unless a specific exception applies. For 2026 reports, the Comptroller lists the no-tax-due threshold as $2.65 million in annualized total revenue.

Do not read “no tax due” as “nothing to file.” Texas no longer requires a No Tax Due Report for qualifying entities, but taxable entities still generally must file required information reports, such as the Public Information Report for LLCs.

Registered agent cost

Every Texas LLC must maintain a registered agent and registered office. If you or a trusted person qualify and are available at a Texas street address, self-service may cost $0 in provider fees. Otherwise, commercial registered-agent service is a recurring cost.

Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a Texas LLC?

The Texas Certificate of Formation filing fee is $300. Registered-agent service, EIN, tax permits, licenses, and professional help are separate.

Does Texas have an annual LLC fee?

Texas LLCs do not file a simple Secretary of State annual report like some states. The main recurring state filing issue is Comptroller franchise tax reporting and information reports.

What is the Texas franchise tax no-tax-due threshold for 2026?

The Comptroller lists $2.65 million for reports originally due in 2026.

Is a Texas sales tax permit free?

Texas Comptroller says there is no fee for a Texas sales tax permit.

Is EIN included in Texas LLC formation?

No. EIN is separate and free when obtained directly from the IRS.

Official resources

TimeSee Texas LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a Texas LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand Texas registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.ArticlesLearn how to file the Texas LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.AgreementLearn what a Texas LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.EINLearn when a Texas LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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