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Ranked as the top US state for companies, Texas is home to over 1.5 million small businesses. LLC entity structure is designed for small business.
Just $49 + State Fee
Benefits of a Texas LLC
Why choose LLC vs Corporation for new business in Texas?
Limited Liability Protection
LLCs are treated as a separate legal entity, giving members limited liability protection of their personal assets.
Pass-through Taxation
Taxes are not paid at the business level – instead, income and loss are reported on the members’ tax return.
Flexible Management
Some LLCs are member-managed, similar to general partnerships, other LLCs are manager-managed.
Minimal Compliance
LLCs generally have few state-mandated requirements with minimal accompanying paperwork.
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Clear, upfront pricing. LLC Requirements in TX
What to expect when filing Certificate of Formation for an LLC in Texas.
Certificate of Formation
Certificate of Formation is the document that must be filed with Texas Secretary of State to form your LLC. Filenow helps you prepare this document along with necessary paperwork.
LLC Name
Name of your LLC in Texas must contain words “Limited Liability Company” or the abbreviations “LLC,” or “L.L.C.”
Texas State Fees
Filenow will collect and pay Certificate of Formation State Fee on your behalf directly to the Texas Secretary of State.
Service | Filing Times | State Fee |
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Certificate of Formation | 6 Days | $301 |
How To Form an LLC in Texas
The process is easy when you know how — and with some help from Filenow!
STEP 1: Choose a Name
Choosing your company name is the first step to get your business off the ground. Follow these tips to ensure your new name complies with naming requirements:
- Make sure your name includes LLC or L.L.C.
- Do not confuse your LLC with a government agency
- Restricted words could require additional paperwork
- Read the Secretary of State’s Guidelines for naming rules
- Always double check that the name is still available in Texas. You can do this by using the name search on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Website
- Check to see if the URL is still available. Plan to purchase this domain because in the future you will likely want to build a website.
STEP 2: Choose an Agent
This is required step to form your LLC. This can be an individual or business responsible for receiving legal documents on behalf of the business. You can elect an individual or yourself. They must be authorized to do business in Texas. The LLC can’t be its own registered agent.
STEP 3: Get a Texas Certificate of Formation
Below you will find the main items needed for the certificate
- Company name
- Registered Agent and Office
- Governing Authority
- Purpose
- Supplemental/Provisional Information
- Texas LLC Organizer
- Effectiveness of Filing
- Execution
STEP 4: Create an Operating Agreement
Not required, but it is best practice to obtain one. This will not be filed with a state agency. Your Operating Agreement for an LLC in Texas should include:
- Members’ percentage interests in the LLC
- Members’ rights and responsibility
- Members’ voting powers
- How profits and losses will be allocated
- Rules for holding meetings and taking votes
- Buyout, and what happens when a member wants to sell, dies, or becomes disabled
STEP 5: Obtain an EIN
Employer Identification Number (EIN) is used to identify your business entity. You should get an EIN if you plan on doing the following:
- To open a bank account
- Tax purposes
- To hire employees
Additional Steps
- Open a bank account
- Obtain required business licenses
- File the Texas LLC Franchise Tax
- Pay tax on LLC income
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