How to Form an LLC in Texas as a Non-Resident (2026)
Form an LLC in Texas from abroad. See the $300 state filing fee, the yearly cost, the due date and the steps. No SSN or U.S. visit needed.
Can a non-resident form an LLC in Texas?
Yes. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen or resident, and you do not need an SSN or a U.S. visit. The state filing fee is $300, and the yearly state requirement is: $0 tax below $2.65M + PIR, usually due May 15. You need a registered agent with a street address in Texas, and after formation you apply for an EIN with the IRS.
1Texas LLC costs at a glance
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $300 | Once, at formation |
| Annual report or state tax | $0 tax below $2.65M + PIR | May 15 |
| Registered agent | Included for the first year with Be Filing | Renews yearly |
| Be Filing formation plan | From $99 | Once, plus the state fee |
By filing fee, Texas ranks number 49 of 51 when the states and Washington, D.C. are sorted from the lowest fee to the highest. Information report still required.
State fees change from time to time. The official registry for Texas is comptroller.texas.gov / SOSDirect, and the final amount is confirmed at checkout.
2Steps to form your Texas LLC from abroad
- Choose a company name. Check that the name is available on the Texas business registry and that it ends with LLC or Limited Liability Company.
- Appoint a registered agent. Every LLC needs an agent with a physical street address in Texas to receive official notices. Be Filing includes one for the first year.
- File the formation document. The articles of organization or certificate of formation are filed with the state and the $300 fee is paid.
- Sign an Operating Agreement. This internal document records who owns the company and how it is managed. Banks and payment platforms often ask for it.
- Get your EIN. The IRS issues an Employer Identification Number on Form SS-4. Applicants outside the United States apply by phone, fax or mail, not online.
- Stay compliant. File the state report when it is due and file your federal forms every year, even when the company has no income.
3Yearly requirements for a Texas LLC
State requirement: $0 tax below $2.65M + PIR, usually due May 15. An LLC that misses a state deadline can lose its good standing and can be administratively dissolved.
Federal requirement for a foreign-owned single-member LLC: Form 5472 with a pro forma Form 1120 every year, even with zero income. The penalty for missing it is $25,000.
A multi-member LLC files Form 1065 by March 15 and gives each member a Schedule K-1.
4Texas compared with popular states
| State | Filing fee | Yearly state cost | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $300 | $0 tax below $2.65M + PIR | May 15 |
| Wyoming | $100 | $60 min license tax | Anniversary month |
| New Mexico | $50 | None | None |
| Delaware | $110 | $400 LLC tax | Jun 1 |
Texas is one of the states non-resident founders choose most often.
5How Be Filing helps
We check your company name, file the formation document, act as your registered agent for the first year and deliver the documents to your portal. Standard and Premium plans also include your EIN.
You can check any existing company in the state with our Texas business entity search guide, and compare every state with the LLC state cost calculator.
Official sources
- IRS: Get an employer identification number
- IRS: About Form 5472
- IRS: Limited liability company (LLC)
- Texas Comptroller: Franchise Tax
Be Filing Inc is an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice, and rules can change. Last reviewed in November 2026.
Quick questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does it cost to form an LLC in Texas?
The state filing fee is $300. Be Filing formation plans start at $99 plus the state fee, and every plan includes a registered agent for the first year.
Does a Texas LLC have to file an annual report?
The yearly state requirement is: $0 tax below $2.65M + PIR, usually due May 15.
Do I need to visit the United States to form a Texas LLC?
No. The company is formed online and the documents are delivered to your portal. You do not need a U.S. visa, an SSN or a U.S. address of your own.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Texas?
Most formations are completed in about a week, depending on how quickly the state processes the filing. The EIN is issued by the IRS after the company is formed.
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