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Texas LLC formation
Start your Texas LLC, usually filed within 1 business hour
HourLLC usually prepares and files your Texas Certificate of Formation (Form 205) with the Texas Secretary of State within one business hour of a complete order (Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM and Friday 9 AM to 12 PM Eastern; orders placed after hours are usually filed by 10 AM the next business day). You pay our $99 service fee plus Texas's $307 state filing fee and $766.88 same-day expedited filing fee, both passed through at cost, so your total is $1,172.88. An EIN from the IRS and an operating agreement are included.
- State fee at cost, shown up front
- EIN included
- Documents by email
At a glance
Texas LLC: fees, speed and paperwork
Once we file, approval is up to the state. Texas files every order with the state rush, so approval is expected the same business day. Every Texas order is filed with the state's rush service: Same-day +$766.88. It's the state's own fee, passed through at cost with no service fee from us. Why rush is included: HourLLC files every Texas order with the state's Same-Day expedited service instead of the standard queue. Texas answers the same day for filings it receives by noon (Texas Secretary of State: expedited service).
- State filing fee (paid to the state at cost)
- $307
- HourLLC service fee
- $99
- Includes Texas same-day expedited filing (+$766.88 state rush fee)
- +$766.88
- Your total
- $1,172.88
- We file
- usually within 1 business hour
- State approval (rush included)
- Same business day
- Filing office
- Texas Secretary of State
- Formation document
- Certificate of Formation (Form 205)
- Certified copy (state cost only)
- $18
- Certificate of Good Standing (state cost only)
- $15
State fees and processing times as researched in October 2026 and subject to change by Texas. We confirm your exact state fee before we file. Certified copies and Good Standing certificates are optional; the required Texas rush fee is charged at checkout at the state's cost. No service fee on any of them.
Official Texas fee source: official state fee page. Fees checked October 23, 2026; the price at checkout is what the state charges us, including any card or portal fee it adds.
How it works
Forming an LLC in Texas with HourLLC
- Pick a name. Your Texas LLC name must include an LLC designator such as "LLC" or "Limited Liability Company" and must not already be taken. We check availability before filing; give us a backup name on the form in case your first choice is taken.
- Fill out a 3 minute form. Members, a Texas registered agent, and your business address. Texas filings are public records, so a business address rather than a home address is a common choice.
- Review and pay. One total: $99 plus Texas's state fee and required rush fee at cost. No upsells.
- We usually file within 1 business hour. We prepare and submit your Certificate of Formation (Form 205) to the Texas Secretary of State. When Texas approves it, we email your filing receipt and stamped Certificate of Formation (Form 205) as PDFs and keep them in Documents at My account. Then we get your EIN.
After your Texas LLC is approved
Texas does not require an annual report with the Secretary of State, but every Texas LLC files an annual franchise tax report and Public Information Report with the Comptroller by May 15. Most small LLCs owe no tax because revenue is under the no tax due threshold, but the report still has to be filed.
Your EIN is included: we apply to the IRS for it together with your state filing, so you can open a business bank account and file taxes under the LLC.
Almost every state requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who accepts official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Texas address, or use a commercial registered agent.
What every HourLLC order includes
- Name availability check before filing
- Certificate of Formation (Form 205) usually filed with the state within 1 business hour
- EIN from the IRS (federal tax ID)
- Free operating agreement
- Filing receipt and stamped, approved Certificate of Formation (Form 205), emailed as PDFs
- Annual report reminders, free with every LLC
Choosing a Texas LLC formation service
Compare the all-in price, not the starting price. Ask each service: is the EIN included, is an operating agreement included, when exactly do you file, and what renews every year? With HourLLC the answer is one price ($99 plus Texas's fee at cost), EIN and operating agreement included, usually filed within 1 business hour, and no yearly fee for the LLC itself. See a side by side comparison.
Yearly cost after your Texas LLC is formed
Texas does not require an annual report with the Secretary of State, but every Texas LLC files an annual franchise tax report and Public Information Report with the Comptroller by May 15. Most small LLCs owe no tax because revenue is under the no tax due threshold, but the report still has to be filed. We send free reminders before it is due.
Rules and costs
Texas LLC requirements
On this page: Name rules · Registered agent · EIN · Cost breakdown
Texas LLC name rules
A Texas LLC name must include “limited liability company” or “limited company”, or an abbreviation of either (such as “LLC”). It also has to be different from names already on file with the state.
Texas registered agent
Every LLC must continuously keep a registered agent and registered office in Texas. The agent is either a Texas-resident individual or an organization (not the LLC itself) registered or authorized to do business in Texas; either way the agent must consent in writing or electronically, and must keep a business office at the registered office address (Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.201).
On our order form you name your registered agent and their Texas street address. It can be you, if you have a street address in Texas, or a commercial registered agent service.
Getting an EIN for your Texas LLC
An EIN (Employer Identification Number) is your LLC's federal tax ID. It comes from the IRS, not from Texas, and the IRS does not charge for it. You need it to open a business bank account, hire employees and file business taxes. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
If your LLC will sell taxable goods or services or hire employees, you may also need to register for Texas state tax accounts. That is a separate step with the state.
Texas LLC cost breakdown
| State filing fee (one time) | $307 |
|---|---|
| Required state rush fee (Texas same-day expedited filing) | $766.88 |
| Yearly report or tax (by May 15) | Franchise tax report |
| Assumed or trade name / DBA (optional, Secretary of State) | $25 |
| Registered agent | $0 if you serve yourself; a commercial service charges its own yearly fee |
Add our $99 service fee once, at formation. There is no yearly HourLLC fee for the LLC itself.
Checked on official Texas sources on November 5, 2026: name rules, trade name, annual report. Rules and fees can change; we confirm them before we file.
FAQ
Texas LLC questions, answered
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Texas?
Texas charges a $307 state filing fee for a new LLC, and every Texas order includes its same-day expedited filing (+$766.88 state rush fee). HourLLC adds a flat $99 service fee, so your total is $1,172.88. That includes your EIN and an operating agreement. The state fee is passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
How long does it take to get an LLC in Texas?
We usually file within 1 business hour of a complete order during business hours. After that, approval is up to the Texas Secretary of State. With the required state rush, approval is expected the same business day. Some filings take longer; the state sets the pace, not us.
Can I rush my Texas LLC?
Every Texas order is filed with the state's rush service: Same-day +$766.88. It's the state's own fee, passed through at cost with no service fee from us.
Does a Texas LLC have to file an annual report?
Texas does not require an annual report with the Secretary of State, but every Texas LLC files an annual franchise tax report and Public Information Report with the Comptroller by May 15. Most small LLCs owe no tax because revenue is under the no tax due threshold, but the report still has to be filed. We send free reminders with every LLC so you do not miss it.
What is the Texas formation document called?
In Texas the document that creates your LLC is the Certificate of Formation (Form 205), filed with the Texas Secretary of State. We prepare it from your order, file it, and email you the stamped, approved copy as a PDF.
Do I need a registered agent in Texas?
Yes, like almost every state, Texas requires a registered agent with a street address in the state who can accept official mail and legal papers during business hours. You can be your own registered agent if you have a Texas address, or use a commercial registered agent and give us that address when you order.
Is the EIN really included?
Yes. The IRS issues EINs for free, and we prepare and submit the application for you together with your state filing, at no extra charge. You will usually need the EIN to open a business bank account or hire employees.
What does a Texas LLC name need to include?
A Texas LLC name must include "limited liability company" or "limited company", or an abbreviation of either (such as "LLC"), and it has to be different from names already on file with the state.
Who can be a registered agent in Texas?
Every LLC must continuously keep a registered agent and registered office in Texas. The agent is either a Texas-resident individual or an organization (not the LLC itself) registered or authorized to do business in Texas; either way the agent must consent in writing or electronically, and must keep a business office at the registered office address (Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.201).
How do I get an EIN for my Texas LLC?
An EIN is a free federal tax ID from the IRS. Every HourLLC order includes it: we prepare and submit the EIN application together with your Texas state filing and send you the IRS confirmation letter.
Other states
Forming an LLC somewhere else?
We file in all 50 states and DC at the same $99 service fee. Each state sets its own filing fee and speed.
Nearby states
Sources checked October 2026: Texas filing requirements