Nonprofit state amendment fee $25; regular state fee $150. Form 424: $150 state + $299 service = $449. Form 651 + Form 05-305 · TBOC Ch. 11. $40 state + $449 service = $489. Comptroller Certificate of Account Status to Terminate required where applicable. Nonprofit state fee $5.
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Change name/terms or close?
Use Form 424 for a certificate amendment and Form 651 for termination, not interchangeably.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateTax clearance needed for closure?
Check the Comptroller Certificate of Account Status to Terminate requirements before the Form 651 submission.
Official source: Texas ComptrollerYour preparation checklist
- Change to continuing entity versus complete termination identified
- Required member/board approvals documented
- Form 424 amendment $150 state/$299 service reviewed
- Termination Comptroller Form 05-305 account status obtained where applicable
- Form 651 $40 state/$449 service and nonprofit exceptions checked
Texas Amend or Terminate: Forms 424 & 651 — decision path
Texas Amend or Terminate: Forms 424 & 651 — decision path
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| Requirement | Verified detail / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Amend or Terminate: Forms 424 & 651 | Nonprofit state amendment fee $25; regular state fee $150. Form 424: $150 state + $299 service = $449. Form 651 + Form 05-305 · TBOC Ch. 11. $40 state + $449 service = $489. Comptroller Certificate of Account Status to Terminate required where applicable. Nonprofit state fee $5. | Official source: Texas Secretary of State |
| Annual PIR / OIR | 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. | Official source: Texas Comptroller |
| HB 9 BPP exemption | $125,000 exemption per taxing location from January 1, 2026; check rendition by April 15. | Official source: Texas Comptroller |
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$150 state plus $299 service equals $449; nonprofits have a $25 state amendment fee.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateForm 05-305 Certificate of Account Status to Terminate where required; it is distinct from reinstatement clearance.
Official source: Texas Secretary of State