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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Texas? (2026 Startup and Annual Costs)
Last verified 2026-06-28 · every figure is sourced below
Forming an LLC in Texas costs $300 upfront to file with the Secretary of State. Ongoing, Texas has no recurring state LLC fees — about $0/year.
First-year total: about $300.
| Item | Cost | Official form | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $300.00 Form 205 (domestic LLC); credit-card payments add a 2.7% convenience fee |
Certificate of Formation — LLC (Form 205) | official source |
| Name reservation (optional) | $40.00 | Application for Reservation of Name (Form 501) | official source |
| Total upfront cost | $300.00 sum of filing_fee |
— | calculated |
| Annual report fee | Texas has no SoS annual report; the recurring obligation is the franchise tax / Public Information Report filed with the Comptroller by May 15 | — | — |
| State entity / franchise tax (per year) | $0.00 Texas franchise tax: $0 if annualized revenue is under the no-tax-due threshold ($2,650,000 for 2026-27); a Public Information Report is still due May 15 |
— | official source · Tex. Tax Code Ch. 171 |
| Total per year | $0.00 sum of annual_report_fee + state_annual_tax_min (excludes unavailable: annual_report_fee) |
— | calculated |
| First-year total (upfront + first year) | $300.00 | — | calculated |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Texas?
About $300 upfront to file the Articles of Organization with the Texas Secretary of State.
What are the annual costs of a Texas LLC?
Texas has no recurring state LLC fees — about $0 per year.
What is the total first-year cost of a Texas LLC?
About $300 — the upfront filing cost plus the first year of recurring costs.