How much does an LLC cost in Texas?
Forming an LLC in Texas costs $300 in state fees.
To keep it: Franchise Tax Report / Public Information Report, no fee (filed every year).
Over 3 years that is $300 in state fees, before any formation service.
Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in Texas, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.
Texas state fees
From the Texas Secretary of State. Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.
| Fee | Amount | When | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Formation (Form 205) | $300 | Once, to form the LLC | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Franchise Tax Report / Public Information Report Texas Comptroller | No fee No franchise tax due when annualized total revenue is at or below $2,650,000 (report years 2026 and 2027; $2,470,000 for 2024–2025). The report must still be filed. | every year, from the year after formation Due: May 15, starting the year after the LLC becomes subject to the tax (normally the year after formation) | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 3 years of state fees | $300 | Filing everything yourself, without a formation service. | |
What you pay to the state, year by year
Year 1: $300 · Year 2: $0 · Year 3: $0
What it costs with a formation service (3 years)
State fees for Texas included. For each service its cheapest package over 3 years, plus the registered agent every LLC needs (unless you are your own). Ranked by cost only; whether a company pays us does not change the order.
| Service | Registered agent | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year free, then $125/year | $339 | $589 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then $149/year (standalone price) | $300 | $598 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $119/year | $498 | $736 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | $399 | $797 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $199/year | $499 | $897 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $249/year | $549 | $1,047 | Visit site | |
| Included | $597 | $1,191 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $149/quarter | $896 | $2,088 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then price not published | Price not published | Price not published Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1. | Visit site |
Not available in Texas: Firstbase (forms LLCs in Delaware and Wyoming only, source).
Calculate it for your situation →
Are you your own registered agent (you need a street address in Texas and must be there in office hours)? Then Bizee costs the same as filing yourself: $300 over 3 years.
Registered agent in Texas
The registered agent must be a Texas resident or a business entity registered to do business in Texas; the LLC cannot be its own registered agent. Texas registered agent rules and prices →
FAQ
How much does it cost to form (file) an LLC in Texas?
$300 in state filing fees for the Certificate of Formation (Form 205). A formation service adds its own price on top.
What does an LLC in Texas cost per year?
Franchise Tax Report / Public Information Report: no fee, every year (May 15, starting the year after the LLC becomes subject to the tax (normally the year after formation)).
What does an LLC in Texas cost over 3 years?
$300 in state fees if you file everything yourself and act as your own registered agent. With the cheapest formation service in our comparison it is $589 including a registered agent.
Which LLC service is cheapest in Texas?
Over 3 years, including state fees and a registered agent: Northwest Registered Agent (Northwest LLC) at $589. The ranking is based only on these costs.
Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the Texas Secretary of State site before you file.