Texas · Formation

Certificate of Formation — Limited Liability Company

Forms a new Texas LLC.

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Use the official Texas links below. You pay the state fee ($300) directly to the state, with no Ze Filing fee.

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State feePaid to the state at cost$300
Ze Filing service fee$0

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Filing methods

Online (SOSPortal)

Processing type	Processing time	State fee
Standard	—	$300
Expedited	—	$325

By mail

Processing type	Processing time	State fee
Standard	—	$300

Credit card payments online carry a $0.25 + 2.25% convenience fee.

Processing times are shown only where the state publishes them and can change. State fees are set by the state; we confirm the current fee before filing.

Form details

Category: Formation
Form name: Certificate of Formation — Limited Liability Company
Form number: 205
Jurisdiction: Texas
Filing office: Texas Secretary of State — Business & Public Filings
Filing type: Domestic
Entity: LLC

What the state requires

Company name with an LLC designation
Texas registered agent with a street address (the LLC cannot be its own agent)
Texas LLCs are also subject to state franchise tax

Documents we need from you

Passport copy for each memberRequiredOne clear colour scan per member.

Official sources

Fees and requirements checked against these sources on Nov 4, 2026.