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Texas Foreign LLC Registration
Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Texas.
Foreign Qualification
- Filing fee
- $750
- Form
- Application for Registration of Foreign LLC
- Annual obligation
- $0/year (report required, no fee)
- Processing time
- 5-7 business days
- Expedite
- $25 (24-hour), $50 (4-hour)
- Estimated year 1 cost
- $750
Note: Texas has one of the highest qualification fees in the country at $750.
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Formation in Texas
- Formation fee
- $300
- Annual cost
- $0/year (free annual report)
- State income tax
- No state income tax. Franchise tax applies to businesses with revenue over $2.47M.
- Privacy
- Moderate
No income tax, but the franchise tax applies to larger businesses. The 2026 no-tax-due threshold is $2.65M (increased from $2.47M).
What triggers foreign qualification in Texas?
- Physical presence in Texas
- Employees in Texas
- Revenue from Texas sources
Important to know
- $750 filing fee is among the highest in the country
- Franchise tax filing is required even if no tax is owed
- Certificate of Good Standing from home state must be dated within 90 days of filing
This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the Texas Secretary of State before filing.