Are you ready to chase your dreams and open up your own business? Now that you’ve chosen to move forward and form a limited liability company (LLC) in Texas, you may have many questions about what your next steps should be.
Although the law doesn’t require you to have a lawyer, consider having an experienced Houston business attorney review and draft all of your necessary legal documents so you are protecting yourself and your business from the start.
Below we have answered some of the most common questions business owners like you have had about forming an LLC in Texas. If you have additional questions that have not been answered on this page, contact our office so you can discuss your business formation concerns in greater detail with a business lawyer.
How Much Does It Cost to Form an LLC?
The costs of forming an LLC in Texas are much less than you may have thought. Filing a name reservation application costs $40. You will want to reserve your name before filing your certificate of formation or you risk losing your carefully selected LLC name.
The Texas Secretary of State also charges $300 plus a tax filing fee to file your LLC certificate of formation.
How Long Does It Take to Get an LLC in Texas?
With the help of an experienced attorney, the entire LLC formation process can take as few as five business days in Texas. Generally speaking, if all goes well, your LLC could be established in as little as one week.
What Are the Steps to Form an LLC?
The steps to form an LLC in Texas may seem overwhelming. But a business lawyer in Houston can help you throughout the process so your LLC is formed as smoothly as possible. The steps for forming an LLC in Texas are as follows:
Forming your LLC should be an exciting time in your life. Don’t let complex legal matters make it more challenging than it needs to be. A business lawyer at The Curry Law Firm wants to help you protect your business from any potential liabilities that could come your way.
We offer risk-free consultations to small business owners across Houston and the state of Texas. Take advantage of this opportunity when you fill out our convenient contact form or call our office at 713-574-2070.
