How Much Does an LLC Cost in Texas?
Every Texas LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the franchise tax report + public information report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Texas costs $300 in one-time state filing fees. The franchise tax report + public information report is $0 a year, due May 15. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $499, which includes the state fee, our flat $199 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
Texas LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $300 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$25 | One time, 2 business days |
| Franchise Tax Report + Public Information Report | $0 | Yearly, due May 15 |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $199 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $499 | All in |
No state personal income tax. The franchise tax no-tax-due threshold is $2,650,000 for the 2026-2027 report years, so most small LLCs pay $0 in state tax but must still file the required information report.
What founders in Texas overpay for
- Texas requires the annual Public Information Report even if no franchise tax is owed, miss it and the LLC forfeits its right to do business.
- Texas registered agents are public record and cannot be a PO Box; a physical Texas street address is mandatory.
- Late filing penalties. $50 + 5% tax penalty + 10% after 30 days
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax owed if annualized total revenue is at or below the no-tax-due threshold: $2,650,000 for the 2026-2027 report years ($2,470,000 for 2024-2025). Above that, 0.375%-0.75% of margin. The threshold is report-year dependent and can change.
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