Texas LLC Fees Schedule — Complete Cost Reference (2026)
This is the complete reference for all fees associated with forming and maintaining a Texas LLC. All fees are current as of 2026 — verify with the Texas Secretary of State (sos.texas.gov) and Texas Comptroller (comptroller.texas.gov) for any updates. For formation guidance, see our Texas LLC guide.
Formation Fees (Secretary of State)
| Filing |
Form |
Fee |
| Certificate of Formation (domestic LLC) |
Form 205 |
$300 |
| Certificate of Formation (professional LLC) |
Form 205 |
$300 |
| Application for Registration (foreign LLC) |
Form 304 |
$750 |
| Name Reservation |
Form 501 |
$40 |
| Assumed Name Certificate (state level) |
Form 503 |
$25 |
Ongoing / Maintenance Fees (Secretary of State)
| Filing |
Form |
Fee |
| Certificate of Amendment |
Form 424 |
$150 |
| Restated Certificate of Formation |
Form 414 |
$300 |
| Change of Registered Agent/Office |
Form 401 |
$15 |
| Certificate of Termination (dissolution) |
Form 651 |
$40 |
| Certificate of Withdrawal (foreign LLC) |
Form 608 |
$15 |
| Certificate of Conversion |
Form 634/637 |
$300 |
| Certificate of Fact — Status (good standing) |
N/A |
$15 |
| Certified Copy of Document |
N/A |
$15 |
| Certificate of Filing |
N/A |
$15 |
Tax Filing Fees (Comptroller of Public Accounts)
| Filing |
Fee |
| Franchise Tax Report (No Tax Due) |
$0 |
| Franchise Tax Report (tax owed) |
Tax amount based on margin |
| Public Information Report |
$0 |
| Sales Tax Permit |
$0 (free) |
| Penalty: PIR not filed |
$50 |
| Penalty: Franchise Tax 1-30 days late |
5% of tax due |
| Penalty: Franchise Tax 31+ days late |
10% of tax due |
County-Level Fees
| Filing |
Fee |
| Assumed Name Certificate (county) |
$25-$50 (varies by county) |
| DBA renewal (every 10 years) |
$25-$50 |
Registered Agent Fees (Private Service)
| Service |
Typical Cost |
| Basic registered agent service |
$49-$300/year |
| Our registered agent service |
$99/year |
| Our RA service with LLC formation |
$99/year, billed separately |
Federal Fees (IRS)
| Filing |
Fee |
| EIN application |
Free |
| Form 2553 (S-corp election) |
Free |
| Form 8832 (entity classification) |
Free |
Total First-Year Cost Estimates
| Scenario |
Estimated First-Year Cost |
| Minimum (just formation) |
$300 |
| Typical (formation + RA + EIN) |
$399 |
| With name reservation |
$439 |
| Foreign LLC registration |
$750 + home state fees |
| Professional LLC (PLLC) |
$300 + board approval fees |
Total Annual Maintenance Cost
| Scenario |
Annual Cost |
| Under $2.65M revenue (most small LLCs, 2026 threshold) |
$99 (RA only) |
| Above franchise tax threshold |
$99 (RA) + franchise tax owed |
| With sales tax obligations |
$99 (RA) + sales tax compliance costs |
FAQ
Are any of these fees tax-deductible?
Yes. All LLC formation fees, annual filing fees, registered agent fees, and state taxes are deductible as ordinary business expenses on your federal return (Schedule C or Form 1065).
Do fees change frequently?
The $300 formation fee and $150 amendment fee have been stable for several years. The franchise tax no-tax-due threshold has increased over time (from $1.23M to $2.47M in recent years). Always verify current fees at sos.texas.gov before filing.
Is the $300 formation fee refundable if my filing is rejected?
No. The $300 fee is non-refundable regardless of outcome. If rejected, you must refile with another $300 payment. This is why thorough preparation (especially name searches) before filing is important.