Form 811 + Form 05-391 + Form 05-377 · Tex. Tax Code Ch. 171. $75 state + $599 service = $674. Obtain Comptroller tax clearance and complete required reports and payments.
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- Form 205 / 201 · $300 SOS Fee
- $0 Franchise Tax Under $2.47M (SB 3)
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Start with the right question.
Missing reports or unpaid balances?
Resolve both the overdue information reports and tax/penalty balances; paying alone does not submit a missing PIR/OIR.
Official source: Texas ComptrollerClearance obtained yet?
Complete the Comptroller clearance process before submitting the tax-forfeiture reinstatement packet to SOS.
Official source: Texas ComptrollerReinstatement or termination?
Form 811 restores an eligible forfeited entity; it is not the Form 651 termination filing.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- SOS and Comptroller forfeiture status checked
- All overdue Franchise Tax and Form 05-102/05-167 reports identified
- Unpaid tax and applicable $50 late penalties resolved
- Tax Clearance Letter Form 05-391 / Form 05-377 request prepared
- Form 811 and clearance documentation assembled
- $75 state + $599 service = $674 reinstatement budget confirmed
Texas Form 811 Reinstatement & Comptroller Clearance — decision path
Texas Form 811 Reinstatement & Comptroller Clearance — decision path
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| Requirement | Verified detail / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Form 811 Reinstatement & Comptroller Clearance | Form 811 + Form 05-391 + Form 05-377 · Tex. Tax Code Ch. 171. $75 state + $599 service = $674. Obtain Comptroller tax clearance and complete required reports and payments. | 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 |
Carry the decision forward.
Corp USA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. State fees are pass-through. Service fees and taxes are separate. Review the order price before payment.
Before your next step
No. File missing Franchise Tax and PIR/OIR reports and obtain clearance first.
Official source: Texas ComptrollerNo. $674 is $75 SOS state fee plus $599 service; outstanding tax and any $50 late penalties are separate.
Official source: Texas ComptrollerUse the applicable Tax Clearance Letter process involving Form 05-391 / Form 05-377, then attach required clearance to Form 811.
Official source: Texas Comptroller