Form 401-A · TBOC §§ 5.201, 5.2011, 5.207. $0 state + $199 service = $199/year. Austin physical registered office. Mandatory signed Form 401-A consent; naming an agent without consent can incur penalties.
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Start with the right question.
Own agent or commercial service?
Choose based on Texas office availability and consent, not merely an ordinary mailing address.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateConsent missing?
Do not name an agent without consent; TBOC § 5.207 provides penalties.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- Agent eligibility and physical Texas registered office verified
- Signed Form 401-A consent obtained before naming agent
- Agent name/address matches the formation filing
- Service-of-process delivery arrangements recorded
- Form 401 change procedure and annual service renewal calendared
Texas Registered Agent Form 401-A Consent — decision path
Texas Registered Agent Form 401-A Consent — decision path
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| Requirement | Verified detail / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Registered Agent Form 401-A Consent | Form 401-A · TBOC §§ 5.201, 5.2011, 5.207. $0 state + $199 service = $199/year. Austin physical registered office. Mandatory signed Form 401-A consent; naming an agent without consent can incur penalties. | 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.
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Before your next step
Yes. Obtain and retain written consent under TBOC § 5.2011.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateForm 401: $15 state fee plus $99 service, $114 total.
Official source: Texas Secretary of State