LLC · Texas · 2026

What an LLC really costs in Texas

Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in Texas, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$300

Certificate of Formation (Form 205)

First year with the state

~$300

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$300

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $549 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Texas franchise tax report + Public Information ReportEvery year by May 15. No tax due at or below the no-tax-due threshold ($2.65M for 2026-2027 reports). Since 2024 those entities file no franchise tax report, but must still file the Public Information Report (or Ownership Information Report) by May 15.No fee

How fast

  • Standard Expedite (typically 2-3 business days)+$50
  • Next Day (Texas Express)+$500
  • Same Day (Texas Express)+$750

Questions

How much does it cost to form an LLC in Texas?

Texas charges $300 to file the Certificate of Formation (Form 205).

What does an LLC cost every year in Texas?

Texas franchise tax report + Public Information Report: no fee, every year by May 15 (No tax due at or below the no-tax-due threshold ($2.65M for 2026-2027 reports). Since 2024 those entities file no franchise tax report, but must still file the Public Information Report (or Ownership Information Report) by May 15.).

Can I expedite an LLC filing in Texas?

Yes: Standard Expedite (typically 2-3 business days) for $50, Next Day (Texas Express) for $500, Same Day (Texas Express) for $750, on top of the filing fee.

What if my LLC was formed in another state?

To do business in Texas you register as a foreign entity: Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form 304), $750.

Not sure an LLC is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Texas.

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Source: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/franchise/ · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.