Form 205 · TBOC Ch. 101. $300 state + $149 service = $449. Item 3 Governing Authority: Manager-Managed vs. Member-Managed. Form 401-A written consent under TBOC § 5.2011. Optional Series LLC statutory notice in the Certificate of Formation and Company Agreement under § 101.602(b)(3).
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateOfficial source: Texas ComptrollerOfficial source: Texas ComptrollerTexas statutory edition · October 2026 · supplied 2026 rules; confirm current requirements with the relevant agency
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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
Start with the right question.
Self-agent or paid agent?
A consented eligible Texas agent may serve; selecting Corp USA adds $199/year.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateBase fee or optional extras?
The $449 formation package excludes optional agent service, card convenience charges and SOS expedite.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- Form 205 base state fee $300 budgeted
- Corp USA formation service $149 added
- Optional agent $199/year evaluated
- SOS card and expedite charges kept separate from $449 base
- Year-two agent renewal $199 and PIR assistance $129 forecast
Texas LLC Total First-Year Cost — decision path
Texas LLC Total First-Year Cost — decision path
Year 1: $449.00
Form 205: $300.00 state + $149.00 service; agent $0.00; expedite $0.00.
Year 2: $129.00 optional services — $129 annual PIR filing assistance + $0.00 agent renewal; $0 PIR state fee. Franchise tax depends on revenue.
SOSDirect card convenience fee (2.7%): $8.10 additional if state charges are paid by card. Timing estimates are not guarantees.
Keep the requirements separate.
| Requirement | Verified detail / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Texas LLC Total First-Year Cost | Form 205 · TBOC Ch. 101. $300 state + $149 service = $449. Item 3 Governing Authority: Manager-Managed vs. Member-Managed. Form 401-A written consent under TBOC § 5.2011. Optional Series LLC statutory notice in the Certificate of Formation and Company Agreement under § 101.602(b)(3). | 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
$300 Form 205 state fee plus $149 service equals $449 before optional extras.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateNo. Corp USA agent service is $199/year.
Official source: Texas Secretary of State