What it takes to legally operate in Texas. Add your city for local permits.
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Formation & federal100% verified
Form an LLC (or operate as a sole proprietor)Depends on your situation
Texas LLC Articles of Organization filing fee is about $300; formation takes 4–8 business days online (SOSDirect).
$300Verified against the official source · Sep 2026Official source ↗
Texas LLCs file a annual report (about $0). Public Information Report (free) due May 15; no franchise tax due below the ~$2.65M revenue threshold (2026)
FreeVerified against the official source · Sep 2026Official source ↗
Texas taxes100% verified
Sales / use tax registrationNot yet verified
Texas has a sales/use tax — register with the state tax agency before selling taxable goods or services.
Marketing Agency occupational licenseDepends on your situation
No license. Watch advertising-law compliance for regulated client industries (health, finance, legal) and disclosure rules for endorsements and testimonials.
Verified against the official source · Sep 2026
Local permits0% verified
Local permitsNot yet verified
Local permits (zoning, home occupation, signage, health) are set by your city/county — tell us your city for specifics.
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Insurance0% verified
General liability insuranceRecommended
General liability insurance is recommended for most service businesses.
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