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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
Need a registered agent in Texas?
A registered agent is required for foreign qualification. These services operate in all 50 states.
Get Northwest Registered Agent ↗
Recommended · $125/year · Privacy included
Registered Agents Inc
$200/year · Includes annual report filing
Harbor Compliance
$99/year · Full-service compliance option
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.