Start your Texas LLC, without the guesswork.
We walk you through each step from name check to Certificate of Formation, EIN, and operating agreement, and we show you exactly what the state charges versus what we charge.
Your LLC journey
Nine steps, one at a time.
Tap a step to see what it involves and who does what.
- You'll do this
Your LLC name has to include "Limited Liability Company", "Limited Company", or an abbreviation such as LLC or L.L.C., and it must be distinguishable from names already on file with the Texas Secretary of State (SOS). Some words, like Bank or Insurance, need extra approval.
How we help: Bring two or three ideas and we will sanity-check them. Official availability is confirmed through the SOS.
Government fees
Texas SOS Form 205 filing fee: $300, paid directly to the state. Verify the current amount with the SOS.
Our service fee
Quoted upfront, before we file anything, and kept separate from government fees. Which steps we handle is confirmed with you when you book.
Just for fun
Name your business.
Try a few names and watch them turn into a sign and a business card.
- Start typing to see your name come to life.
This is a quick, basic check only. Whether a name is actually available is decided by the Texas Secretary of State, so we confirm it with them before filing.
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Is an LLC right for you?
LLC vs. sole proprietorship.
A quick side-by-side. The right choice depends on your situation.
- Liability
- Sole proprietorshipYou and the business are legally the same, so business debts can reach your personal assets.
- Texas LLCGenerally separates your personal assets from business debts. Not absolute: personal guarantees and your own actions still count.
- Setup
- Sole proprietorshipNothing to file to start. An assumed name filing may be needed if you use a business name.
- Texas LLCCertificate of Formation (Form 205) plus a $300 state fee, EIN, and an operating agreement.
- Ongoing filings
- Sole proprietorshipNo annual state entity report.
- Texas LLCAnnual Texas franchise tax report to the Comptroller, due May 15, even if no tax is due.
- Taxes
- Sole proprietorshipBusiness income reported on your personal return (Schedule C).
- Texas LLCA one-owner LLC is usually taxed the same way by default, and can elect other tax treatment. Ask us or your tax pro.
- Look and trust
- Sole proprietorshipOperates under your own name or a DBA.
- Texas LLCHas its own legal name and structure, which some banks, landlords, and customers prefer.
FAQ
Good questions.
The Texas Secretary of State charges a $300 filing fee for the Certificate of Formation (Form 205), paid to the state. Our service fee is separate and quoted upfront before we file anything. Verify current state fees with the Secretary of State.
Other ways we can help
Ready to start your LLC?
Book a visit and we will map out your steps and quote our fee upfront.