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  • Established 1998 · 28+ Years in Business
  • Form 205 / 201 · $300 SOS Fee
  • $0 Franchise Tax Under $2.47M (SB 3)
  • (667) 274-0865

Texas facts & filing requirements

May 15 PIR / OIR remains mandatory

Under $2,470,000 annualized total revenue: $0 Texas Franchise Tax under SB 3. Form 05-163 is eliminated for 2024+ report years. Form 05-102 PIR (LLCs, corporations, PLLCs) or Form 05-167 OIR (LPs/PAs) is still mandatory by May 15, starting the calendar year after formation. $50 late penalty; forfeiture and personal liability risks under Tex. Tax Code §§ 171.362, 171.251 and 171.252.

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Signed agent consent

TBOC § 5.2011 requires written consent, Form 401-A. Texas registered office must be a physical street address. Naming an agent without consent risks TBOC § 5.207 penalties.

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Frequently asked questions

Under $2,470,000 annualized total revenue: $0 Texas Franchise Tax under SB 3. Form 05-163 is eliminated for 2024+ report years. Form 05-102 PIR (LLCs, corporations, PLLCs) or Form 05-167 OIR (LPs/PAs) is still mandatory by May 15, starting the calendar year after formation. $50 late penalty; forfeiture and personal liability risks under Tex. Tax Code §§ 171.362, 171.251 and 171.252.

Texas Comptroller

Yes. You may use Texas SOSDirect or Texas Comptroller Webfile directly. Our optional service fee is separate. SOSDirect charges a 2.7% card convenience fee on state charges.

Texas Secretary of State

No. Corp USA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We are a private filing service.

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