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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- Form 205 / 201 · $300 SOS Fee
- $0 Franchise Tax Under $2.47M (SB 3)
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Start with the right question.
Which online formation?
Use Form 205 for a general LLC, Form 201 for a for-profit corporation and Form 206 for a licensed professional LLC.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateWho governs the LLC?
Item 3 elects managers or members; verify their required names and addresses before payment.
Official source: Texas LegislatureCard or expedited filing?
$300 is the base state fee; budget a 2.7% card convenience charge and a separate $25 standard expedite option.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateYour preparation checklist
- SOSDirect account credentials and payment method ready
- Texas entity name availability search completed
- Form 205 LLC, Form 201 corporation or Form 206 PLLC selected
- LLC/PLLC Item 3 Governing Authority and consented Form 401-A agent verified
- $300 state fee, 2.7% card charge and optional $25 expedite budgeted
- Stamped Certificate of Formation downloaded and retained
Texas SOSDirect Filing Step by Step — decision path
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| Requirement | Verified detail / confirmation needed | Official authority |
|---|---|---|
| Texas SOSDirect Filing Step by Step | 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
It covers Texas Forms 205, 201 and 206; profession-specific eligibility still needs review.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateNo. A 2.7% card charge adds $8.10 to a $300 state payment before any separately selected expedite fee.
Official source: Texas Secretary of StateDownload the stamped Certificate of Formation, payment receipt and acceptance notice; retain the signed agent consent with company records.
Official source: Texas Secretary of State