Texas TX

Filing the Articles of Organization in Texas costs $300. After that, expect $0 for most LLCs, though a franchise tax report and Public Information Report are due each May 15. No annual fee. Franchise (margin) tax report and Public Information Report due May 15; no tax due if annualized total revenue is $2.65 million or less (2026 report year). A commercial registered agent, if you need one, is typically $50–$300 a year extra.

Yes. Texas requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address in the state to accept legal and tax notices. You can act as your own agent if you live there, but non-residents and owners who want privacy usually pay a commercial agent, typically $50–$300 a year.

Yes. Texas does not require US citizenship, residency or an SSN to own an LLC; you need a Texas registered agent address and then an EIN from the IRS (by fax or mail with Form SS-4 if you have no SSN). A foreign-owned single-member LLC must also file Form 5472 with the IRS every year, even with no US income. Check what Texas publishes, since member or manager names may appear in public filings. US-formed LLCs are exempt from FinCEN beneficial ownership (BOI) reporting after the March 2025 interim rule; only entities formed under foreign law and registered in the US must still report.

No personal income tax on wages. No state personal income tax. Corporate: No corporate income tax; Texas charges a franchise (margin) tax instead.

Only if your annualized total revenue exceeds $2.65 million for the 2026 report year. Smaller LLCs owe nothing but must still file a No Tax Due Information Report and a Public Information Report by May 15, or they risk forfeiture.