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Texas LLC filing fee: $300
Checked against the Texas Secretary of State page on 2026-10-19
To form a Texas limited liability company you file Form 205, Certificate of Formation (Limited Liability Company) with the Texas Secretary of State. The official Texas Secretary of State text states the fee:
The filing fee for a certificate of formation for an LLC is $300.
Texas at a glance
| Online vs paper | Same $300; credit card adds $0.25 + 2.25% |
|---|---|
| Recurring state filing | Texas franchise tax applies (Comptroller of Public Accounts) |
| Expedite | Not stated on the instructions page |
| Registered agent | Texas resident or registered entity; the LLC cannot be its own agent |
| Notarization | Not required |
How to pay
| Filing method | Payment accepted (official wording) |
|---|---|
| Online | SOSPortal: ACH or credit card. Credit card payments include a convenience fee of $0.25 plus 2.25% of total fees. Evidence of filing is emailed. |
| Mail or in person | Check or money order. Evidence of filing is mailed. |
Worked example from the rule above: paying the $300 fee by credit card adds $0.25 + 2.25% of $300, so the card charge is $307. ACH, check and money order carry no convenience fee in the official text.
Where to send a paper filing
- Mail filings to: P.O. Box 13697, Austin, TX 78711-3697
- Deliver in person to: 400 W. 15th St., Austin, TX 78701
What the form asks for
In the order of the official instructions for Form 205:
- Entity name with an organizational designation, distinguishable from names already on file (BOC chapter 5).
- Registered agent (a Texas resident individual or an entity registered in Texas) who has consented, and a Texas street address for the registered office. The LLC cannot be its own agent; a mailbox service alone is not allowed.
- Governing authority: say whether the LLC has managers (list each manager) or not (list each initial member), with a name and address for each.
- Purpose: the form uses a general lawful purpose; professional LLCs use Form 206 instead.
- Initial mailing address (required since January 1, 2022); the Comptroller uses it for tax mail.
- Effectiveness: on filing, or delayed up to 90 days after signing.
- Organizer signature. One organizer is enough, 18 or older or an entity, no residency requirement. Notarization is not required.
Checking the name first: Preliminary name availability: (512) 463-5555 or 7-1-1 relay, or email. A preliminary answer is not final.
Do not include with the filing: the instruction pages, duplicate copies, personal identifying information. The official page says including them may get the filing rejected.
- The page states LLCs are subject to the Texas franchise tax and refers to the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
- The page states the form is not a substitute for advice from an attorney or tax specialist.
Official sources
- https://www.sos.texas.gov/corp/instructions/205.shtml — fee, payment, addresses, articles (page marked Revised 09/26) (checked 2026-10-19)
- https://www.sos.texas.gov/corp/forms/205_boc.pdf — the form itself (via sos.state.tx.us, same agency) (checked 2026-10-18)
This is general information copied from the official page, not legal or tax advice. Fees change; if the official page shows a different number, the official page is correct — please tell us so we can update this page.