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Start a Texas LLC
Starting a Texas LLC requires filing a Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State and paying the required state filing fees. But forming an LLC is about more than paperwork—it’s about setting your business up correctly from day one.
That’s where Cornerstone Registered Agents comes in. When you choose us, you get everything you need to launch, protect, and grow your Texas business—without confusion or unnecessary upsells.
Complete Guide to Forming an LLC in Texas
Prefer to form your LLC on your own? You can still hire us as your registered agent and follow these essential steps:
Choose your Texas LLC name
Appoint a registered agent
File a Certificate of Formation
Obtain an EIN (Tax ID)
Create an LLC Operating Agreement
Form Your Texas LLC
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460
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Professional Texas business address
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Registered agent service
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Secure mail handling & document notifications
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Free domain, website & business email (90 days)
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Expert customer support for the life of your business
How to Form an LLC in Texas
To form an LLC in Texas, you must file a Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State and pay a $300 state filing fee (approximately $310 when filing online).
The hardest part isn’t filing—it’s making sure your LLC is structured correctly to maximize liability protection, compliance, and long-term flexibility. The easiest way to get it right is to let Cornerstone Registered Agents handle it for you.
Steps
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Choose Your Texas LLC Name
Your LLC name must meet Texas naming requirements:
Must be distinguishable from existing businesses
Must include “Limited Liability Company” or an accepted abbreviation (LLC, L.L.C.)
May only use approved symbols
Cannot imply government affiliation or restricted business activities
Cannot contain offensive language
You can verify name availability through the Texas Taxable Entity Search.
Appoint a Registered Agent
A registered agent receives legal documents, lawsuits, and official state notices on behalf of your business.
Your registered agent must:
Maintain a physical Texas address
Be available during regular business hours
Promptly forward legal and state correspondence
File a Certificate of Formation
The Certificate of Formation (Form 205) officially creates your Texas LLC.
Required information includes:
LLC name
Registered agent and office address
Management structure (member-managed or manager-managed)
Organizer information
Effective date
We prepare and file this document accurately to avoid delays and rejections.
Obtain an EIN (Tax ID)
An EIN is required to open a business bank account, hire employees, and file taxes. You can apply directly with the IRS—or let us handle it for you.
Create a Texas LLC Operating Agreement
While not legally required, an operating agreement is essential for protecting your LLC’s liability status.
Our operating agreements cover:
Ownership structure
Profit and loss distribution
Management authority
Dispute resolution
Dissolution procedures
Included free with our LLC formation package.
The Home for Your Texas LLC
Forming an LLC is easy. Running one is harder. Cornerstone Registered Agents supports your business beyond formation with:
Texas business address
Registered agent service
Secure mail scanning
Compliance reminders
Free LLC documents
Fast document processing
Local, knowledgeable support
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Texas State Filing Fee | $310 |
| Our Filing Fee | $100 |
| Registered Agent Service | $50 |
| Total | $460 |
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Ready to Get Started?
Many services stop at filing paperwork. Cornerstone Registered Agents goes further—supporting your business with compliance, privacy, and professional infrastructure as you grow.