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Form a company in Texas

No personal income tax and one of the largest economies in the US. Filing fees are higher, but franchise tax is zero below a high revenue threshold.

Best for: Energy · Logistics · Companies with physical presence

LLC filing fee
$300
C-Corp filing fee
$300
Turnaround
7 business days
Recurring state fees
None

What does it cost to form a company in Texas?

The table below is the government fee paid to Texas directly, with no Aurages markup. The plan subscription is separate and published on the pricing page, and nothing else appears at checkout.

Government fees to form a company in Texas
Articles of organization — LLC$300
Articles of incorporation — C-Corp$300
Annual report15 مايو (تقرير المعلومات العامة)$0
Minimum annual franchise taxNone
Registered agent (per year)Included in every Aurages plan$50
Expedited filing (optional)Cuts the wait to 2 business days$25
Total government fees — first year (LLC)Filing + annual report + franchise tax$300
Recurring government fees — every year afterNone

These figures reflect the rates published by the Texas Secretary of State when this page was last updated. States change them without notice; we confirm the fee that applies to you before you pay.

How long does formation take in Texas?

The standard route in Texas takes about 7 business days for the formation documents to issue, or 2 business days with expedited filing.

The EIN is a separate track at the IRS and is unaffected by how fast the state moves; the bank account starts after it issues. Your order's full timeline appears in the dashboard, step by step.

Tax and annual obligations

  • State income tax: not levied by this state
  • Sales tax: levied on sales inside the state
  • Annual report: required, due 15 مايو (تقرير المعلومات العامة)
  • Federal obligations: unchanged whichever state you pick — the annual return, and Form 5472 with 1120 for a foreign owner where it applies. The federal BOI report has not applied to US-formed companies since March 2025

What Aurages handles in Texas

Checking the business name against the state register and reserving it
Drafting and filing the formation documents with the state
Operating agreement or bylaws
Registered agent and address inside Texas
EIN application without a Social Security Number
Preparing your bank file and guiding you through the application
A compliance calendar covering state deadlines and federal filings
Support in Arabic or English, with every document stored in your dashboard

How Texas compares

Where you incorporate is a cost-and-obligation decision, not a reputation one. Here are the numbers for the other states we file in.

StateLLC filingRecurringTurnaroundBest for
Delaware$110$35010 business daysStartups · Fundraising · C-Corp
Wyoming$100$605 business daysE-commerce · Amazon FBA · Solo founders
New Mexico$50—7 business daysLowest cost · Side projects · Tight budgets
Florida$125$138.757 business daysTrade · Real estate · Local services
Nevada$425$3507 business daysAsset protection · Privacy
Colorado$50$253 business daysTech · Fast, low-cost formation
See the full state comparison

Questions about forming in Texas

What does it cost to form an LLC in Texas?

The filing fee in Texas is $300 for an LLC. There is no recurring government fee after that, which is what makes Texas one of the cheapest states over the long run. These are the government's own fees, paid to it directly with no Aurages markup; the plan subscription is separate and published.

How long does it take to form a company in Texas?

Formation documents in Texas usually issue within 7 business days on the standard route, or 2 business days with expedited filing for an extra $25. The EIN takes additional time on a separate track at the IRS and is unaffected by how fast the state moves.

Do I have to file an annual report in Texas?

Yes. Texas requires an annual report with a $0 fee due 15 مايو (تقرير المعلومات العامة). Missing it incurs a penalty and can go as far as the state administratively dissolving the company — which is why the date sits in the compliance calendar in your dashboard with a reminder ahead of it.

Do I pay Texas state income tax?

No. Texas levies no state income tax, though it does levy sales tax on sales inside the state. Your federal obligation at the IRS remains, depending on the entity type and where the income comes from.

Can I form a company in Texas from outside the United States?

Yes. Texas requires no US citizenship, no residency and no personal appearance, and you can own the company outright — 100%. What the state does require is a registered agent and an address inside it to receive official correspondence, and both are included in every Aurages plan.

Ready to form your company in Texas?

It starts with clear steps that show the fees and timing before you pay, and ends with a registered company and its documents in your dashboard.

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