How to Incorporate a Business in Texas (TX)

There are three ways to incorporate your business in TEXAS: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option), walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or to use a professional incorporation company, like Active Filings. Whatever method you chose, this section will provide you the basic information you need to know about TX filings.

TX Articles of Incorporation Requirements

TX Corporate Name Endings

The name must contain the word “corporation”, “company” or “incorporated”, or abbreviation thereof. The name must not imply purpose other than that stated in articles of incorporation. The name may not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, the name of any domestic or foreign corporation, or any reserved or registered name. The name may not contain the word “Lottery.” However, a name already in use may be used if the corporation or LLC gets written consent from the user filed with secretary of state.

To learn more about Corporate Names please read these articles:

Name requirements for Texas Corporations
Name requirements for Texas LLC

Director Information

* Minimum Number – One or more.

* Residence Requirements. – No provision.

* Age Requirements – Eighteen or older.

* Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

* No extra filing fees based on number of share or amount of par value.

Yearly Requirements

* Annual Statements

* Must complete and file the franchise tax below.

Income Tax Rate

* The franchise tax is computed at the rate of: (1) .25% of net taxable capital and (2) 4.5% of net taxable earned surplus. If amount computed under either part of the basis formula is zero or less, the amount is computed as zero. If the amount of tax computed is less than $100, the corporation is not required to pay such amount and is not considered to owe any franchise tax for the period.

For more information on taxes, visit www.window.state.tx.us/m23taxes.html

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TX Corporation Requirements