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Verified 2026-10-11 against official sources: www.sos.texas.gov · direct.sos.state.tx.us
ItemCostWhen
Formation filing$300Once
Annual/periodicNo annual SOS fee; annual franchise tax report + Public Information Report to Comptroller (no tax due under the no-tax-due threshold)May 15 (Comptroller)
Registered agent (optional if you are your own)Varies by providerYearly
EIN$0 (IRS)Once

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The calculator assumes the first periodic fee falls in year 2. Some states (e.g. California's $800 tax) charge in the first year.

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How much is an LLC in Texas per year?

The recurring state cost is about $0 per year (No annual SOS fee; annual franchise tax report + Public Information Report to Comptroller (no tax due under the no-tax-due threshold)), plus a registered agent if you hire one.

Last updated 2026-10-11.