Texas charges $310 to file an LLC by its default method (standard · online), and documents come back in about 2 days. Here is every filing option, what the state expects each year, and your first-year total with us.
State fees synced Sep 17, 2026 from our filing partner and charged at cost. Expedited methods add our $49 expedite fee.
The state sets the fee and the speed. We file by the method you pick and pass the fee through at cost.
| Method | Filed | State fee | Our expedite fee | Documents back in | First year · Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| StandardDefault | Online | $310 | — | 2 days | $659 |
Forming is the easy part. These are the recurring obligations that keep the company in good standing.
No franchise tax or tax report is due while annualized total revenue is at or below $2.65 million (2026 and 2027 reports), but every LLC still files a Public Information Report, starting May 15 of the year after formation. Not filing leads to forfeiture: the LLC can't sue in Texas courts and its owners can become personally liable for some debts.
A foreign-owned single-member LLC files these with the IRS every year, even with no revenue.
Popular with founders outside the US. Each guide shows the full fee table and yearly obligations.
No state income tax and a low yearly cost. Popular with founders outside the US.
The state investors know best, with the Court of Chancery. Venture funds usually want a Delaware C-corp, not an LLC.
The lowest-maintenance state: a small filing fee and no yearly report.
Good if you'll operate in Florida; watch the $400 late fee.
Side-by-side comparisons and plain-English guides, with the same live state fees.
Ready when you areStarter is $349 a year plus the $310 state fee at cost. EIN and registered agent included.
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