Once your company is set up, you will need:

1. Tax ID (EIN) – free over the Internet or phone.
2. Yearly Requirements and Fees for Texas companies – Both domestic limited liability companies and foreign limited liability companies doing business in Texas are subject to the state franchise tax. Questions regarding the franchise tax should be directed to the Comptroller of Public Accounts, Tax Assistance Section, Austin, Texas, 78774-0100.
3. Company Minutes & Stock Certificates – are included in incorporation. You will have access to documents generated on your client account.

Texas additional services

• Registered Agent
• Annual Report
• EIN (Tax ID)
• More Additional Services

• Why Texas?
• Texas Registered Agent
• Texas Annual Requirements
• Texas Corporation Statutes: Texas Code: Business Corporation Act – Part 2

• Why Texas?
• Texas Registered Agent
• Texas Annual Requirements
• Texas LLC Statutes: Texas Code: Business Corporation Act – Part 2; [ Title 32, Chapter 18, Article 1528n

Do I need a Registered Agent for my Texas Business?

Texas is CNBC’s top state for business in 2018 with strong economic growth and a transparent tax and regulatory structure. This has opened the doors for new businesses to grow and expand and that is where a registered agent Texas plays a key role by ensuring businesses are able to register or incorporate in the state. An agent to a business entity also acts a bridge between the Secretary of the State and the business entity thus ensuring all paperwork and business requirements are in place.

Why Do I need a Registered Agent in Texas?

The Texas corporate and LLC laws requires each and every business entity formed or incorporated in the state, to designate as well as maintain a “registered agent” in the state. The 2005 Texas Code – Business Corporation Act, Article 2.09 for a business corporation and Business Organizations Code, Title 3 – Limited Liability Companies, Chapter 101 – Limited Liability Companies – Section A101.254 for a limited liability company enables a Texas registered agent to facilitate the service of process for business entities planning to register or incorporate in the state.

The Business Organizations Code (BOC) also indicates that in order to operate in the state of Texas, a business needs to have a principal office. Hiring a registered agent Texas means that you or the business entity will be able to fulfill this clause.

Note: According to Business Organizations Code, Title 1- General Provisions, Chapter 5 – Names Of Entities; Registered Agents And Registered Offices, Section 5.251, if a business entity fails to appoint or maintain a registered agent as well as a registered office in the state of Texas then it may lead to involuntary termination of the domestic filing entity or the revocation of the registration of a foreign filing entity to transact business in the state.

IncParadise is one of the most reliable Texas registered agent that specializes in providing a wide variety of services to domestic and foreign business entities. The services vary from business formation or incorporation to receiving notices and handling legal documents, and communicating with the Secretary of State. As a top agent in Texas, we also offer additional services that include Texas corporate & LLC kits, amendments of articles, certificate of good standing, and S Corporation status election among others.

Can I be my own Registered Agent or Choose a Professional Registered Agent for my Texas Business?

Can you act as your own registered agent? There are many businesses where this a possibility but the law changes from one state to another. There are two options are available in Texas:

Individual as Registered Agent

According to 2005 Texas Code – Business Corporation Act and Business Organizations Code, Title 3 – Limited Liability Companies, an individual can be a registered agent for their own domestic or foreign corporation as well as a domestic or foreign LLC. The criteria’s that needs to be fulfilled are that the individual needs to be over 18 years of age and should be a Texas resident.

As an individual acting as a registered agent Texas, you will be required to maintain regular business hours. As an individual agent you will be required to provide any notices permitted by law to be given to the entity you represent at the address provided to you by the represented entity. This simply means that you should also have a physical address where service of process can be delivered.

Hiring a Commercial Registered Agent

If you do not have a physical address in the state or are not a resident of Texas then hiring a commercial registered agent is your best option. Hiring the registered agent services in Texas means that you will not have to worry about delivery of service of process or receive or accept, and forwarding of any process, notice, or demand that is served by the state.

IncParadise satisfies and adheres to the regulations that has been established by the Secretary of State and is in compliance with Business Organizations Code, Title 1- General Provisions, Chapter 5 – Names Of Entities; Registered Agents And Registered Offices, Section 5.252, 5.255, 5.302-5.306, Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 74 (S.B. 1517), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017.

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In the state of Texas, a registered agent who has served 10 or more domestic or foreign business entities can be classified as a commercial registered agent Texas. We have represented more than 10,000 business entities across the US are in compliance with the commercial agent requirement of the state.

Appointing a Registered Agent for Texas

If you are thinking of opting for registered agent services in Texas, what is the process? How do you appoint a commercial registered agent in the state? Let’s take a look at the step-by-step approach:

1. Agent Requirement

A registered agent Texas can be hired for different types of business entities like corporation, limited liability companies, partnership etc. They can be hired to satisfy a specific purpose like getting a physical address for a business entity or formation of a new business. So, the first step is to identify the following:

• Are you looking to hire a new Texas registered agent?
• Are you thinking of changing your existing agent?

2. Choose the Order Form

Once you have identified whether you want to hire a new agent or change your existing agent, it is time to choose the correct order form. Your options are:

3. Order process

The final step towards ensuring your receive top quality registered agent services in Texas is by completing the order process. After completion of all required paperwork for a change of agent or a new agent, your chosen agent (IncParadise) will prepare necessary paperwork for filing of “Registered Agent Acceptance” using the Resident Agent acceptance form. This will be submitted using our online system called Entity Management Software, where you will be able to see information pertaining to your Registered Agent and the Number of days till renewal.

Why Choose IncParadise as your Texas Registered Agent?

IncParadise is one of the top Texas registered agent and we provide our clients or businesses dedicated and customized services that can help businesses to incorporate or register in the state with ease. Some of the top services include:

• Fast & Affordable Service – One of the top commercial registered agents in Texas, IncParadise ensures businesses are able to experience a service that is fast and yet affordable. As a part of the service, filing of orders can take place on the same day using a state of the art system and process. This same day or next day Registered agent services in Texas is available at just $89 for one year.
• Total Compliance – As one of the reliable registered agents in the state, IncParadise is in compliance with the state regulations pursuant to Business Organizations Code, Title 1- General Provisions, Chapter 5 – Names Of Entities; Registered Agents And Registered Offices, Section 5.252, 5.255, 5.302-5.306, Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 74 (S.B. 1517), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2017. According to the Texas Code, we:
  • Maintain a Texas business license
  • Have a principal residence or principal place of business in Texas
  • Provide the Secretary of the State with any business related information upon request on behalf of the business entity 
• Protecting Your Privacy – As your Texas registered agent, we will be the primary point of contact, which translates into the fact that we will ensure you or the business avoids any embarrassing situations especially in front of clients. A registered agent can do this by receiving state department officials and notices on your behalf at the agent’s physical address. As a result, you will be able to enjoy complete anonymity!
• Expert customer service – If you have any questions pertaining to registered agent services in Texas then you can contact us at 888) 284-382.

Can I change my current Registered Agent in Texas to IncParadise?

Do you want to change your existing registered agent Texas to IncParadise? Don’t worry as the process is quite simple. You have to follow the order process and here’s is how you can do it:

Order online

• As your registered agent, IncParadise will prepare the necessary paperwork, which is Form 401 -Change of Registered Agent/Office and then sign it and deliver to you.
• You will have to sign the already completed paperwork mail it to the office of the Secretary of State,
• The fee for filing for the change of registered agent Texas for an LLC as well as Business Corporation is $15.00. Submit the signed form along with the fee and you are ready to transact business in the state!

Change of Agent

What is an Annual Report (Annual List)?

There are some states that don’t require the filing of the annual report or annual list by business entities. If you are forming an LLC or a profit corporation in Texas then instead of filing an annual report you will be required to file the “Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report”.

What does the Texas annual report or Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report contain? It is a document that contains specific information related to a business entity registered in the state and on which a franchise tax has been imposed. Let’s get an insight into the information it contains:

Limited Liability Company

Every domestic limited liability company registered under the laws of the state as well as every foreign limited liability company that has obtained the right to transact business within Texas state and pay franchise tax will be required to file Texas annual report also known as “Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report” with the comptroller. The statement includes:

• The name of each limited-liability company that owns a 10 percent or greater interest in the LLC
• The file number of your limited-liability company, if you know it
• The name, title, and mailing address of each person who is a manager or officer in the LLC.
• The name and street address of a registered agent in Texas like us as designated under Texas Tax Code – TAX § 171.354, upon whom the service of process against the LLC may be served.
• To file annual list, ensure the location or registered address of the principal place of LLC business is mentioned. This should include the street, number, city, state or foreign country.

The above is governed by Texas Tax Code – TAX § 171.203

Corporation (Domestic)

Every domestic stock corporation registered under the laws of the state as well as every foreign profit corporation that has obtained the right to transact business within Texas state and pay franchise tax will be required to file the Texas annual list or “Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report” with the comptroller. The statement includes:

• The name of each domestic or foreign business corporation that owns a 10 percent or greater interest in the corporation
• The Secretary of State file number for your corporation, if you know it
• The name, title, and mailing address of each person who is the director or chief executive officer in the corporation.
• The name and street address of a registered agent like us as designated under Texas Tax Code – TAX § 171.354, upon whom service of process against the corporation may be served
• To file annual lists, ensure the location or registered address of the principal place of business of the corporation is mentioned. This should include the street, number, city, state or foreign country.

The above is governed by Texas Tax Code – TAX § 171.203
Note: It is important to ensure that the information contained in the Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report is true and correct to the best of the person’s knowledge.

Is there a Filing Due Date or Deadline?

As governed by Texas Tax Code – TAX § 171.203, Business Corporations and LLC’s there are specific dates for filing an annual report or Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report on time.

Limited Liability Company

It is important to know that every domestic and foreign LLC registered in the state of Texas will be required to file the Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report annually with the Comptroller. Let’s look at the filing deadlines or due dates to file the annual list in Texas:

The Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report annually by May 15 in the year following the year of the registration of your Limited Liability Company in Texas.

Example: If you registered your Limited Liability Company on April 15, 2019, then your Public Information Report will be due on May 15, 2020.

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You can file an the annual list or Public Information Report with the Texas Comptroller but it takes a long time to process and this includes preparing paperwork that is information intensive and then filing it. Is there a way to file it faster and on time?

Yes, SIMPLY HIRE US and we will take care of the filing!

Corporation (Domestic)

It is important to know that every domestic and foreign corporation, professional corporations and S corporations registered in the state of Texas will be required to file the Texas Franchise Tax Public

Information Report annually with the Comptroller. Let’s look at the filing deadlines or due dates to file the annual list in Texas:

Example: If you registered your corporation on April 15, 2019, then your Public Information Report will be due on May 15, 2020.

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You can file annual list or Public Information Report with the Texas Comptroller but it takes a long time to process and this includes preparing paperwork that is information intensive and then filing it. Is there a way to file it faster and on time?

Yes, SIMPLY HIRE US and we will take care of the filing!

Is there a Late Filing Penalty of Annual Lists?

If you are unable to submit the Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report to the Comptroller by the due date as mentioned then will there be any penalty for LLC and Business Corporations? Let’s take a look at what late submission entails:

Limited Liability Company

If a Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report is filed late then the LLC or taxpayers will be penalized $50. This penalty will be assessed even if filing an annual report by an LLC is done on a later date or if any tax is due for the period covered after which the report is filed. The $50 penalty is in addition to other penalties that the LLC may be assessed for during the reporting period.

An additional penalty of 5% of the total tax due will be imposed on the limited liability company if they fail to file the Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report on time. If the LLC is unable to pay the tax within 30 days from the due date then this 5% penalty will be imposed.

In the scenario, wherein, an LLC is unable to file the Texas annual report or pay its taxes even after 30 days then the delinquent tax will accrue an interest starting from 60 days after the due date.

If an LLC is unable to file the Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report and/or does not pay tax or the penalty or interest due within 45 days from the due date, then its right to transact business in Texas may be forfeited.

Corporation (Domestic)

If a Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report is filed late then the business corporation or taxpayers will be penalized $50. This penalty will be assessed even if filing an annual report by a business entity is done on a later date or if any tax is due for the period covered after which the report is filed. The $50 penalty is in addition to other penalties that the business corporation may be assessed during the reporting period.

An additional penalty of 5% of the total tax due will be imposed on the business or professional corporation if they fail to file the Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report on time. If the business entity is unable to pay the tax within 30 days from the due date then this 5% penalty will be imposed.

In the scenario, wherein, a business corporation is unable to file the Texas annual report or pay its taxes even after 30 days then the delinquent tax will accrue an interest starting from 60 days after the due date.

If a business corporation is unable to file the Texas Franchise Tax Public Information Report and/or does not pay tax or the penalty or interest due within 45 days from the due date, then its right to transact business in Texas may be forfeited.

What is the cost to file Texas Annual List?

The annual filing fee is different for different types of businesses. Let’s take a look at the fee for LLC’s and Corporations:

Domestic and Foreign Limited Liability Company – $0
Domestic Business Corporations – $0
Foreign Business Corporations – $0

How to File Annual Lists with IncParadise?

The filing process of a Texas annual report or Franchise Tax Public Information Report will require extensive paperwork as you will have to provide every possible detail right from business name to principal business address, name of registered agent, partners, chief financial officer or managers, and also calculate the amount of franchise tax due.

Is there a way to make the process easier? Let IncParadise file the annual report on your behalf!

Your Benefits are:

• We will send you a due date notification and all you have to do is to order on time, so that we can ensure filing on time!
• We will ensure you receive “Reminders” regarding the due date
• We will file it directly with the Texas Comptroller
• We will help save you from late filing fees

AVOID HUGE PENALTY! AVOID FORFEITURE!

We at IncParadise, are one of the respected registered agents in Texas and will be responsible towards initiating the filing of Texas annual report for domestic and foreign professional and business corporations and limited liability companies in the state. We have access to the Texas Online System for filing Public Information Report – SOS Direct!