Texas Registered Agent

If you plan to incorporate in Texas, you will file Form 201 - Certificate of Formation - For Profit Corporation. The name of the company must contain one of the following words or an abbreviation of the word: "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," or "Limited." The filing fee is $300. You can file by mail, fax, personal delivery or online via SOSDirect. The turnaround time for online filings is generally 24 hours less. There is a 2.7% convenience fee for credit card payments. Expedited processing is available for business organization documents sent via mail, fax, or personal delivery for an additional $25. They are generally processed by the close of the business day following receipt of the document.

In order to transact business in Texas as a Foreign Corporation, you must file Form 301 - Application for Registration of a Foreign For-Profit Corporation. If the company name does not include one of the following words or abbreviations, one must be added and that will be the name elected for use in Texas: "Corporation," "Company," "Incorporated," or "Limited." Filing fee is $750. You can file by mail, fax, personal delivery or online via SOSDirect. The turnaround time for online filings is generally 24 hours less. There is a 2.7% convenience fee for credit card payments. Expedited processing is available for business organization documents sent via mail, fax, or personal delivery for an additional $25. They are generally processed by the close of the business day following receipt of the document.

If you choose to organize your LLC in Texas, you will need to file Form 205 - Certificate of Formation - Limited Liability Company. The company name must contain one of the following words or an abbreviation of the words: "Limited Liability Company" or "Limited Company." The filing fee is $300. You can file by mail, fax, personal delivery or online via SOSDirect. The turnaround time for online filings is generally 24 hours less. There is a 2.7% convenience fee for credit card payments. Expedited processing is available for business organization documents sent via mail, fax, or personal delivery for an additional $25. They are generally processed by the close of the business day following receipt of the document.

In order to transact business in Texas as a Foreign LLC, you must file Form 304 - Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company. The filing fee is $750. You can file by mail, fax, personal delivery or online via SOSDirect. The turnaround time for online filings is generally 24 hours less. There is a 2.7% convenience fee for credit card payments. Expedited processing is available for business organization documents sent via mail, fax, or personal delivery for an additional $25. They are generally processed by the close of the business day following receipt of the document.