Form a Business in Texas

What makes Texas different

• Texas LLC and Corp do NOT file a Periodic Report at the SOS. They file the Public Information Report (PIR) at the COMPTROLLER as part of the annual franchise tax filing. Due May 15 every year.
• No-Tax-Due threshold ~$2.47 million for 2024 reports. Entities with annualized total revenue at or below the threshold owe $0 in franchise tax but STILL must file the PIR (and historically the No-Tax-Due Report, though this was simplified in…
• Three franchise tax computation methods. EZ Computation (revenue under $20M, 0.331% of total revenue), Retail/Wholesale (0.375%), or Other (0.75%). Wizard should compute all three when applicable.
• Texas has NO state personal income tax. Major founder draw. Combined with no franchise tax under threshold = attractive low-tax domicile for small businesses.
• Certificate of Account Status (Comptroller) is NOT the same as Certificate of Fact - Status (SOS). Two different documents from two different agencies, both sometimes called "Certificate of Good Standing" colloquially.
• LP/PA formation is $750 (vs $300 LLC/Corp). Big jump. Most founders should not choose LP without legal reason.
• LLP/LLLP charges per-partner ($200/partner). Cost scales with partnership size.
• Nonprofit fees are dramatically cheaper across the board. Formation $25 (vs $300 for-profit). Periodic Report $5 (vs $50 LP). Amendment $25 (vs $150).

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