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Texas . Dissolution 2026

Close your Texas business the right way.

Dissolution officially ends your Texas entity. This guide covers the state fee, tax considerations, final filings, timeline, and how to avoid the personal liability traps that catch founders who skip the wind-up steps.

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Before dissolution

Wind-up checklist

  • ✓Member or shareholder vote to dissolve.
  • ✓Notify creditors.
  • ✓Pay all debts.
  • ✓File final federal tax returns. Form 1065 or 1120/1120-S marked Final. Form 966 within 30 days (Corps).
  • ✓File final state tax returns.
  • ✓Cancel state tax accounts.
  • ✓Close business bank accounts.
  • ✓Distribute remaining assets.
Filing dissolution

How to file Texas Articles of Dissolution

LLC fee
$40
Corp fee
$40
Processing
1-2 business days standard, 4-hour expedited available
Common mistakes

Five Texas dissolution mistakes that create personal liability

  1. 1. Filing dissolution before settling debts.
  2. 2. Skipping the final federal tax return.
  3. 3. Not cancelling state tax accounts.
  4. 4. Forgetting Form 966 (Corporations).
  5. 5. Distributing assets before paying creditors.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I dissolve a Texas LLC?
Complete wind-up checklist then file Articles of Dissolution. Fee: $40.
How much does Texas dissolution cost?
LLC: $40. Corporation: $40.
How long does Texas dissolution take?
Filing takes 1-2 business days standard, 4-hour expedited available.
Do I need to file final tax returns to dissolve in Texas?
Yes. Federal: 1065/1120/1120-S marked Final, plus Form 966 for Corps.
Can I dissolve a Texas entity with unpaid debts?
Technically yes, but creates personal liability for officers and members.
What if I just stop filing annual reports?
Texas will administratively dissolve the entity, but you accrue late fees and back franchise tax.
Can File.Business handle Texas dissolution?
Yes. We prepare Articles of Dissolution, file with the state, and confirm when stamped.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the Texas Secretary of State, Business + Public Filings Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the Texas Secretary of State, Business + Public Filings Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the Texas Secretary of State, Business + Public Filings Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed Texas attorney or CPA.

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