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Corporation Filing Fees in Texas

In Texas, filing a certificate of formation for a for-profit corporation costs $300; instead of a Secretary of State annual report, the corporation files yearly franchise tax and public information reports with the Comptroller.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Texas at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$300
Report frequency
Every year (Comptroller franchise tax reports)
Franchise tax annual report and public information report.

Sources

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The rules in Texas

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Texas?

Articles of incorporation fee in Texas: $300.

How often does a corporation in Texas have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Texas: Every year (Comptroller franchise tax reports). Franchise tax annual report and public information report.

Where do the Texas corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code 4.152, Tex. Tax Code 171.202 and Tex. Tax Code 171.203. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.