Texas at a glance
| State filing fee | $300 |
|---|---|
| Every year | No franchise tax due below $2.65 million revenue (2026–27), but a Public Information Report is due by 15 May |
| Registered agent | Required; physical Texas street address |
| EIN | Free from the IRS; foreign owners apply with Form SS-4 |
Address rules
The Certificate of Formation (Form 205) names a registered agent with a Texas street address; a P.O. box alone is not accepted for the agent.
For banks and Stripe you still need a physical address where the business is run — see which address each bank accepts.
Compare with other states
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Sources
- sos.state.tx.us, checked 20 October 2026
- comptroller.texas.gov, checked 20 October 2026
- irs.gov, checked 20 October 2026
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