Form your company in Texas

Why form an LLC in Texas?

Choose Texas if you'll actually do business there — big market, no personal income tax. A non-US founder with no Texas activity pays a $300 filing fee and files annual franchise/PIR reports for no added benefit over Wyoming.

A quick reminder from us: forming in a state where you do not actually operate usually means you still have to register (foreign-qualify) in your home state, often with little or no tax benefit. If you are unsure, tell us how you plan to operate and we will recommend the right fit — free.

Costs and fees

The Texas Secretary of State charges roughly $300 to file Articles of Organization, with an ongoing state cost of about $0 (below franchise threshold; PIR required). No personal income tax; no franchise tax due below ~$2.65M annualized revenue (2026 report year), but an annual Public Information Report is still required; margin tax applies above the threshold. State fees are paid directly to the state and are separate from our service fee.

• Filing fee: $300 (approximate)
• Ongoing state cost: $0 (below franchise threshold; PIR required)
• Typical processing time: 3–5 days

Taxes and privacy

Personal state income tax in Texas: None. Owner privacy on the public record is generally rated low.

Your federal tax obligations (and your EIN) are the same regardless of the state you choose — a single-member LLC is taxed as a pass-through by default, and we can obtain your EIN even if you do not have an SSN.

Pros of forming in Texas

• No state personal income tax
• No franchise tax owed below the ~$2.65M annualized-revenue threshold (2026 report year), which covers most small LLCs
• No separate Secretary of State annual report fee
• Large, credible market and economy for businesses that actually operate in-state

Things to weigh

• $300 formation fee is on the high side
• Even when no tax is due, LLCs must file an annual Public Information Report that publicly lists managers/members — so ownership privacy is low
• Franchise (margin) tax applies once revenue exceeds ~$2.65M
• Standard online processing (SOSDirect) can take several business days

Banking for your Texas LLC

Banking isn't restricted by Texas formation — a TX LLC uses the same national banks and fintechs (Mercury, Wise, Relay) as any state. Foreign owners complete normal KYC regardless of formation state.

Whichever state you choose, we prepare the documents banks ask for and can obtain your EIN even without an SSN. Bank and provider approval is always their decision — we are not affiliated with any bank.

Is Texas right for you?

Best for: TX residents / TX-market businesses. If you operate physically in Texas, forming here keeps things simple. If you are a remote or non-US founder without a specific reason to choose Texas, a low-cost, privacy-friendly state like Wyoming or New Mexico is often the better default.

Not sure? Start your application and we will confirm the best state for your situation before anything is filed.