Stetson Business Services handles your Certificate of Formation, Operating Agreement, Registered Agent appointment, and everything in between. Professionally prepared, properly filed, and built to last.
Your state of formation matters. Texas consistently ranks among the most business-friendly states in the country, and for good reason.
Texas has no personal or corporate state income tax. While a franchise tax applies to most Texas businesses, it does not apply until revenues exceed $2.65 million, meaning the vast majority of startups and small LLCs owe nothing. More of what your business earns stays with you.
You do not need to be a Texas resident to form a Texas LLC. There are no publication requirements (unlike states such as New York), no minimum capital requirements, and no complex annual corporate formalities to maintain.
The Texas Business Organizations Code is straightforward and flexible. Texas courts are experienced with business disputes and generally respect contractual agreements.
A properly formed Texas LLC provides robust separation between your personal assets and business liabilities, protecting what you have built.
Texas is home to the 9th largest economy in the world. With major metros in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, the market opportunity is enormous.
If your business operates in Texas, forming here avoids the cost and complexity of registering a foreign LLC, saving you fees and paperwork every year.
Most online LLC services are just form-fill platforms with automated pipelines. Stetson Business Services brings genuine expertise and personal attention to every formation. Our team is led by a licensed Texas attorney, so your documents are prepared with real legal knowledge, not just a template engine. We specialize exclusively in Texas, and we get it right the first time.
Generic templates can expose your LLC to costly disputes. We prepare custom Operating Agreements tailored to your specific structure and needs.
We only form Texas LLCs. We know the Texas Business Organizations Code inside and out, and we stay current on state requirements so you do not have to.
Texas law requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent. We serve as yours, receiving legal notices, staying on top of compliance, and keeping your personal address off public records.
National platforms often charge extra for what matters most: a real operating agreement ($99–$150), EIN assistance ($70), and registered agent renewals up to $299/year. Those "free" prices add up fast.
At Stetson Business Services, we bundle real value upfront with transparent, all-in pricing. Our documents are properly prepared, not auto-generated templates, and our team is here when you have questions.
All packages include the Texas state filing fee. No hidden costs. Professionally prepared documents in every tier. Expedited filing is available at an additional cost on a case-by-case basis.
Total: $499. Everything to get you legal.
Total: $699. Our most popular package.
Total: $999. Complete peace of mind.
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We do the heavy lifting. You just answer a few questions and we handle the rest.
Fill out our short intake form with your LLC name, management structure, members, and address. Takes about 5 minutes.
Our team prepares your Certificate of Formation and Operating Agreement, tailored to your specific structure and reviewed for accuracy before anything is filed.
We file your Certificate of Formation with the Texas Secretary of State and track the approval status for you. Standard processing typically takes 7 to 10 business days. Expedited filing is available at an additional cost if you need faster turnaround.
Once your LLC is approved, we apply to the IRS for your Federal Employer Identification Number, which is required to open a business bank account and handle taxes.
You receive all your formation documents, your EIN, and everything you need to start operating. Your LLC is officially open for business.
Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Texas is one of the most important steps an entrepreneur can take to protect personal assets and establish a credible business presence. Texas is a business-friendly state with no state income tax, making it an attractive home for new ventures of all sizes.
A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a legal entity that separates your personal assets from your business's liabilities. If your business is sued or incurs debt, your personal bank accounts, home, and other assets are generally protected. In Texas, LLCs are governed by the Texas Business Organizations Code.
Every Texas LLC is legally required to maintain a registered agent. This is a mandatory requirement under the Texas Business Organizations Code, not optional. A registered agent is an individual or entity with a physical Texas address who is available during normal business hours to receive legal documents (service of process), official state notices, and compliance communications on behalf of your LLC.
Failing to maintain a registered agent can result in your LLC losing its good standing with the state, potential default judgments if you miss a lawsuit notice, and ultimately forfeiture of your LLC. Using a professional registered agent service like Stetson Business Services keeps your LLC in full compliance, ensures you never miss a critical notice, and keeps your personal address off the public record.
A DBA, short for "Doing Business As," also called an Assumed Name, allows your LLC to operate publicly under a name different from its official legal name. For example, "Smith Holdings LLC" might operate a restaurant under the name "The Corner Grill." In Texas, DBAs are filed with the county clerk in each county where the business operates, and in some cases with the Texas Secretary of State. A DBA does not create a separate legal entity. It is simply a registered trade name for your existing LLC. Stetson Business Services can handle your DBA filing as part of your formation package or as a standalone service.
Texas law does not require LLCs to have an Operating Agreement, but it is one of the most important documents your business can have. A well-drafted Operating Agreement defines the rights and responsibilities of each member, how profits and losses are allocated, how major decisions are made, and what happens if a member wants to exit or the LLC is dissolved. Without one, Texas default rules govern, which may not match your intentions.
Texas LLCs must file an annual Public Information Report (PIR) with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The PIR is due May 15 each year and must be filed alongside the Texas franchise tax report. Failure to file can result in loss of good standing and potential forfeiture of the LLC. Our compliance monitoring service ensures you never miss a deadline.
Our Professional and Premium packages include compliance deadline reminders so you never miss a filing. Learn more about our packages.
Standard processing with the Texas Secretary of State typically takes 7–10 business days for online filings. If you need your LLC formed faster, Stetson offers expedited filing services that can accelerate the process significantly.
The mandatory Texas state filing fee is $300. Beyond the state fee, the cost of formation depends on whether you use a filing service, a professional service, or do it yourself. Having your documents properly prepared by an experienced team costs more upfront but avoids costly mistakes and amendments down the road.
Texas LLC formation looks simple on the surface. A few forms, a state fee, done. But small mistakes at the filing stage can haunt your business for years. The Secretary of State does not catch everything, and errors that slip through become your problem to fix at a cost.
Here is what we see go wrong when business owners use generic online platforms, file on their own, or skip key documents:
Let Us Handle It Right →Missing required fields, incorrect designations, or a name too similar to an existing Texas entity can get your filing rejected, delaying your launch and requiring a re-filing fee.
Without a custom Operating Agreement, the Texas Business Organizations Code fills in the blanks, often in ways that do not match your intentions. Disputes between members over profit-sharing, voting, or exits can get expensive fast.
Many DIY filers unknowingly put their home address on the Certificate of Formation. That address becomes a permanent part of the Texas public record, visible to anyone who looks up your LLC.
Without a registered agent actively monitoring your account, lawsuits, state notices, and compliance deadlines can be missed entirely, resulting in default judgments or loss of good standing with the state.
Fixing mistakes after the fact requires formal amendments filed with the state, each costing time, money, and paperwork. Getting it right the first time is almost always cheaper than correcting it later.
Stetson Business Services handles all of this for you. Every filing is prepared by an attorney-backed team that knows exactly what the Texas Secretary of State requires. We check names, prepare compliant documents, serve as your registered agent, and keep you in good standing so none of the above ever becomes your problem.
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