Formation · Texas
Company formation in Texas for founders anywhere
LLC or corporation formed in Texas, EIN without an SSN, registered agent, banking pack and a first-year compliance calendar, handled by a team of Certified Accountants, CPAs and Enrolled Agents. Fixed fee quoted upfront.
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What forming in Texas commits you to
Formation is the cheap part. Texas charges $300 to form an LLC and then expects a no-fee franchise tax report + public information report, due May 15. Add no personal income tax, a gross-receipts tax instead of a corporate income tax and a 6.25% state sales tax (about 8.2% combined with local rates), and you have the real annual cost of a Texas entity.
| Texas at a glance | What applies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal income tax | No personal income tax | No personal income tax |
| Corporate income tax | A gross-receipts tax instead of a corporate income tax | Franchise (margin) tax of 0.75% (0.375% retail and wholesale) on taxable margin; no tax due below the revenue threshold, report still required |
| Sales tax | A 6.25% state sales tax (about 8.2% combined with local rates) | Combined figure is the population-weighted average with local rates (2026 table) |
| LLC fees | Formation $300; A no-fee franchise tax report + public information report, due May 15 | $0 for most LLCs (however a Public Information Report must be filed every year) |
| Corporation fees | Formation $300; Franchise tax report + Public Information Report $0, due May 15 | Same franchise (margin) tax report as LLCs |
| S-corp election | Federal election recognised | No state income tax; the franchise (margin) tax applies to S-corps and LLCs alike |
Figures checked 2026-09 against Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and Texas Secretary of State. Rates and fees change; we confirm the current numbers for your entity before we quote.
What is included
- Entity choice: LLC, S-corp election or C-corp, explained in plain English for your situation
- Texas formation filing and state fees handled
- Registered agent coordination in Texas
- EIN application, including for non-US owners without an SSN
- Operating agreement or bylaws and a banking pack
- Beneficial ownership guidance where FinCEN reporting still applies
- First-year compliance calendar: a no-fee franchise tax report + public information report, due May 15, federal deadlines, sales tax registration if needed
- Bookkeeping and the first tax return, if you want one team for all of it
Is Texas the right state for you?
Texas has no personal income tax, but every LLC and corporation files a franchise tax report by May 15. Below the no-tax-due threshold there is nothing to pay, though the Public Information Report is still required, and missing it costs the entity its good standing.
Popular for e-commerce operations with Texas warehouses. Sales tax nexus and the May 15 franchise report are the two obligations non-resident owners most often miss. The honest rule: form where the business actually operates. A Texas entity run from another state usually has to register there too, and pays both sets of fees. For a non-US owner with no US operations, the choice comes down to annual cost, privacy and how the banks view the state.
We do not advertise or process government identifiers as a standalone service. The EIN is one step inside a formation engagement, applied for on your behalf with the IRS.
Who we form companies for
- Non-US founders who want a US entity for Stripe, Amazon or US clients
- Indian, UAE and UK residents opening a US subsidiary
- US residents starting an LLC or S-corp in Texas
- E-commerce sellers and SaaS founders
- Consultants and agencies billing US customers
- CPA firms that need a formation partner for their clients
How it works
- Free call: entity type, state and what the business will do.
- Fixed quote covering formation, EIN and the first-year calendar.
- We file the formation documents and set up the registered agent.
- EIN application (no SSN needed) and banking pack.
- Compliance calendar handed over, with reminders.
Pricing
Formation packages are quoted as one fixed fee that includes our work and the Texas state fee, so you see the whole number before you say yes. Registered agent fees are passed through at cost. Bundles with bookkeeping and the first year's tax return are the most common choice for non-US owners, because the Form 5472 filing that follows formation is where most first-year penalties come from.
Texas questions people ask first
Can a non-US resident form a Texas LLC?
Yes. There is no residency or citizenship requirement. You need a registered agent with a Texas address, an EIN (which we apply for without an SSN), and a plan for the annual filings that follow.
What does a Texas LLC cost each year after formation?
A no-fee franchise tax report + public information report, due May 15, plus a registered agent (typically $50 to $150 a year) and the federal filings. $0 for most LLCs (however a Public Information Report must be filed every year)
LLC or C-corp in Texas?
An LLC is simpler and passes income through to the owner. A C-corp is what US investors expect and what Delaware is famous for. For a solo non-US founder with no investors, an LLC is usually the right start; we walk through the choice on the call.
Does forming in Texas change my federal taxes?
No. State choice changes state fees and state tax, not federal treatment. A foreign-owned single-member LLC files Form 5472 with a pro forma 1120 every year in every state.
How long does Texas formation take?
State processing times vary from a day to a few weeks; the EIN for a non-US owner can take a further two to six weeks by fax. We tell you the current timing on the call.
Can you also do the bookkeeping and tax return?
Yes, and most clients bundle them. One team means the formation, the books and the first return are consistent, and the compliance calendar is actually owned by someone.
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