Forming the LLC or PLLC is not the TBAE business registration. Firms offering or providing architectural, registered interior design or landscape architecture services register annually with TBAE, including a correspondence email. The initial and annual fee is $45; a multidisciplinary firm pays one fee. Occ. Code § 1051.701(b) requires architectural work to be performed by or through a registered architect. We do not file the TBAE registration.
Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/Last reviewed: October 30, 2026
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Form My Texas Professional EntityStart with the right question.
Who performs the work?
An entity may practice or advertise architecture only if the work is performed by or through a registered architect (Occ. Code § 1051.701(b)).
Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/What does the online application ask for?
The EIN and the TBAE registration numbers of the architect(s), with a correspondence email.
Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/What if the firm dissolves or loses its architect?
Notify TBAE within 30 days under 22 TAC § 1.124(c). The firm may continue only if it retains an architect and updates within 30 days.
Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/Your preparation checklist
- Confirm a registered architect will perform or supervise the architectural work through the entity.
- Form the LLC or PLLC with SOS Form 205 or Form 206 ($300 state fee).
- Obtain the EIN for the online business registration.
- Collect the architect(s)’ TBAE registration numbers and a correspondence email.
- Register the business with TBAE and pay the $45 initial fee; we do not file this registration.
- Renew on the anniversary each year for $45.
- Notify TBAE within 30 days if the firm dissolves or loses its architect; retain an architect and update within 30 days to continue.
Common trap: Using “Architects” in the LLC name before a registered architect is on board.
Common trap: Letting the anniversary lapse: the late renewal fee doubles after 90 days.Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/
Formation $149 / $349 / $479 + $300 state fee; optional corporate kit $79.
Form the entity before the board registrationTBAE registration and renewal fees
| Timing | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial registration and annual renewal | $45 |
| Late renewal within 90 days | 1.5×: $67.50 |
| Late renewal after 90 days | 2×: $90 |
| Multidisciplinary firm | One fee |
Entity and board registration checklist
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| Business | TBAE business registration? |
|---|---|
| Sole-practitioner architect using their registered name | No; exempt under 22 TAC § 1.124(d) |
| LLC / PLLC / corporation / trade name | Yes |
| Joint venture / association | Register the association |
Carry the decision forward.
Before your next step
Entities offering or providing the covered services register annually. A sole-practitioner architect doing business under their registered name is exempt under 22 TAC § 1.124(d).
Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/$45 initially and annually. Late renewal within 90 days is 1.5× ($67.50); after 90 days it is 2× ($90).
Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/No. It pays one fee.
Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/Notify TBAE within 30 days. It may continue only if it retains an architect and updates within 30 days, under 22 TAC § 1.124(c).
Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/No. We form the entity; we do not file the TBAE registration.
Official source: https://tbae.texas.gov/business-registration/Sources
- TBAE Business Registration
- 22 TAC § 1.124 and TBAE rule 7.10
- TBAE online business registration
- Occ. Code § 1051.701
- SOS Form 806
Last reviewed: October 30, 2026
Corp USA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Private filing service; not a government agency.
Formation $149 / $349 / $479 + $300 state fee; optional corporate kit $79.
Form My Texas Professional Entity