Limited Liability Company (LLC)
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) FORMATION PROCEDURE -TEXAS
STEP 1: Search for the availability of your business name on https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/ The name must be unique and include an indicator such as “Limited Liability Company” or “LLC.”
STEP 2: appoint a Texas registered agent—an individual or business authorized to accept legal and state mail on behalf of your LLC. Texas requires all LLCs to have a registered agent. You’ll need to list your registered agent’s name and address on your Certificate of Formation.
Anyone can serve as a registered agent for an LLC.
Officers, employees, managers, and members (owners) can serve as the registered agent for an LLC as long as they live or work in the same state in which the LLC is formed.
Anyone can serve as a registered agent for an LLC.
Officers, employees, managers, and members (owners) can serve as the registered agent for an LLC as long as they live or work in the same state in which the LLC is formed.
A registered agent can also be assigned throug https://www.nolo.com/ .
STEP 3: File a Certificate of Formation (form 205) with the Texas Secretary of State through https://direct.sos.state.tx.us/. Filing fee $300. To complete the certificate, you’ll need to provide the following information:
- Company name.
- Registered agent name and address. Include the name and address of the individual or business entity that will accept legal and state documents on your behalf.
- Governing authority. Indicate whether your LLC will be member-managed or manager-managed. Include the name and address of each member or manager.
- Purpose (optional). The Certificate of Formation already states that you may form an LLC in Texas for any lawful purpose. You may include a more specific business purpose, but it’s not required.
- Mailing address
- Supplemental/provisional information (optional). You can include additional provisions or leave this section blank.
- Effectiveness of filing. You may include a future date (up to 90 days) to delay the start of your LLC or select “A” for the earliest possible formation date.