Texas
A popular choice for international founders
Start an LLC in Texas from anywhere in the world.
A large economy, no state income tax, and a name that reads well on an invoice.
State fee
$307
Processing
3–5 business days
Each year
Franchise tax report (no tax under threshold)
- Articles of Organization filed with the state of Texas
- Registered agent with a Texas street address, 12 months
- EIN from the IRS, no SSN needed
- Operating agreement and compliance calendar
- Introduction to Mercury for a US business bank account
Your price
The registered agent renews at $45 a year; nothing else recurs with us. The state asks: franchise tax report (no tax under threshold).
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What happens with your Texas LLC
Filed within 48 hours
We prepare and file your Articles of Organization with Texas, with the registered agent in place. The state typically takes 3–5 business days.
EIN from the IRS
As soon as the state approves, your EIN application goes to the IRS. The EIN letter usually arrives within a few business days and lands on your order page.
Bank and bookkeeping
With your articles, EIN letter and operating agreement you apply at Mercury through our introduction. Add CORA and your bookkeeping is ready the same day.
Good to know
Forming a Texas LLC from abroad
Who can form a Texas LLC
Anyone. Texas does not ask members or managers of an LLC to be US citizens or residents, and you do not need to travel to the United States. What the state does require is a registered agent with a street address in Texas, which is part of every order with us.
How the filing works
A Texas LLC comes into existence when the state accepts the Certificate of Formation. We prepare and file it for you within 48 hours of your payment. The state usually needs 3–5 business days after that. The state filing fee is $307, passed on at cost.
What it costs each year
Every year Texas asks for: Franchise tax report (no tax under threshold). We put the date in your compliance calendar and remind you ahead of time. With us, only the registered agent renews, at $45 a year.
Taxes in Texas
Texas has no state income tax on wages, which is one reason founders pick it. A foreign-owned LLC with no office, staff or customers in Texas often has little or no state tax to pay; federal reporting to the IRS applies in every state. This is general information, not tax advice.
Texas FAQ
Questions about a Texas LLC
How much does a Texas LLC cost with startyour.llc?
$392 in total: $40 for our work with the EIN included, $45 for the registered agent for the first year, and the $307 state filing fee.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Texas?
We file within 48 hours of payment. Texas typically takes 3–5 business days to approve. Your EIN follows within a few business days of the approval.
Can a non-US resident own a Texas LLC?
Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for members or managers. You need a registered agent in Texas, which we include.
Do I need an SSN or ITIN to get an EIN for my Texas LLC?
No. The IRS issues EINs to foreign-owned LLCs without an SSN or ITIN. We prepare the application, you sign it online, and we handle it with the IRS.
What does Texas require every year?
Franchise tax report (no tax under threshold). You also keep a registered agent and meet your federal IRS filings.
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