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Texas Business Compliance

Texas has no state income tax but imposes a franchise tax on most business entities. All entities must file an annual Franchise Tax Report and Public Information Report by May 15. While there's no traditional annual report fee, the franchise tax itself can be substantial for businesses above the no-tax-due threshold.

Registered Agent Requirement

Every Texas business entity must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Texas. The agent must be available during regular business hours.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failure to file the franchise tax report results in penalties of 5% of the tax due after 1 day, plus an additional 5% after 30 days. The entity may also forfeit its right to transact business in Texas.

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Quick Facts

If Non-Compliant
Forfeiture of rights
Filing Fee
$0 (most LLCs)
Frequency
Annual
Due Date
May 15
Abbreviation
TX
Our Service
$149/yr

Texas at a Glance

Annual Report Fee $0 (most LLCs)
Filing Frequency Annual
Due Date May 15
Franchise Tax Varies — no-tax-due threshold of $2.47M in revenue; 0.375%–0.75% above
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Texas Compliance FAQ

Texas doesn't have a traditional "annual report" — instead, entities must file an annual Franchise Tax Report and Public Information Report by May 15 each year.

The Texas franchise tax applies to most entities doing business in Texas. The no-tax-due threshold is $2.47 million in total revenue. Above that, rates range from 0.375% (retail/wholesale) to 0.75% (other businesses).

If you fail to file your Franchise Tax Report, the Texas Comptroller will forfeit your entity's right to do business. You'll need to file all delinquent returns and pay penalties to reinstate.

Our registered agent service in Texas starts at $149/year. This includes compliance monitoring, deadline reminders, and secure document handling.

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