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Texas LLC costs
Start with the quoted state fees. Check the missing pieces before you file.
Verified core feesQuoted-fee subtotals · 1 and 3 years
- 1-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $300
- 3-year quoted-fee subtotal
- $300
Formation + quoted recurring fees with a verified schedule. Excludes publication, variable taxes, extra filing charges and optional services. These are subtotals, not a complete startup budget.
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State fees, with the evidence
Year 1 is the formation year. Open a row’s source text for conditions and the exact quote.
| Filing or obligation | Fee / rule and source |
|---|---|
| Formation filing | Show the source text$300 Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026The filing fee for a certificate of formation for an LLC is $300. |
| Recurring obligations | |
| Franchise / privilege tax rule | Show the source textRule: Annual franchise tax is variable; use the report-year rates and threshold in the quote. Below-threshold entities still submit the stated information report. No flat recurring amount is modeled. Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 20262026 and 2027 Item Amount No Tax Due Threshold $2,650,000 Tax Rate (retail or wholesale) 0.375% Tax Rate (other than retail or wholesale) 0.75% Compensation Deduction Limit $480,000 EZ Computation Total Revenue Threshold $20 million EZ Computation Rate 0.331% Schedule Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 Annual Franchise Tax Reports The annual franchise tax report is due May 15. If May 15 falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date will be the next business day. Information Report Evidence Official source (opens in a new tab) ↗Checked Oct 30, 2026 If you are at or below the no tax due threshold, simply file your 2026 Public Information Report or Ownership Report. |
| Publication requirement | |
| Expedite options | |
| Processing note |
Build your Texas estimate
Use the same math as our LLC cost calculator. Add your own agent and formation-service quotes.
3-year quoted-fee subtotal
$300
Formation + quoted scheduled obligations + your optional quotes.
- Year 1$300Formation filing fee
- Year 2$0No quoted fee scheduled
- Year 3$0No quoted fee scheduled
Unknown charges, variable taxes, publication and expedited filing are excluded. Review the state’s fee evidence.
What to verify
- Confirm the current formation fee and any payment, name-reservation or initial-report charges with Texas Secretary of State.
- Confirm recurring reporting frequency, your first due date and any tax or publication obligations that apply to your business.
- Review each item marked not verified yet. Get a quote for variable and conditional charges before treating this subtotal as your budget.
- Keep provider subscriptions, agent renewals and state processing times separate.
Choosing a filing service?
Compare published plans, registered-agent billing, renewal conditions and refund policies, with links to each provider’s evidence.
Neighbouring states
Costs are one part of deciding where to form. Check your obligations where your business operates.