How Much Does it Cost to Incorporate in Texas?

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Entity Formation, Startup Law

03 January 2010

Our custom-designed, full-service incorporation packages give you everything you need, nothing you don’t. Pay upfront for a 50% discount, setup a payment plan, or defer your startup costs (minus filing fees) until you receive funding, you become profitable, or 1 year elapses.

Choice of Entity Analysis and Consultation

For the do-it-yourselfer who needs a little guidance.
  • Includes initial consultation and choice of entity analysis.
  • $200

Single-Owner Incorporation

For the entity with only one owner.
  • Includes initial consultation; choice of entity analysis; name clearance search; certificate of formation; company agreement or bylaws; organizational meeting minutes; banking resolutions; certified copies of filed documents; digital backup copies of all drafted documents; and instructions on how to operate the company.
  • Includes necessary Tax forms, possibly including: IRS Form SS4 – to obtain EIN from IRS; IRS Form 8832 – Entity Classification Election; IRS Form 2553 – S Election
  • Includes Texas Secretary of State Filing Fees, $325 value
  • Includes 1 year free Registered Agent Service, $200 value
  • Upfront $750 | Payment Plan $1,000 | Deferred $1,500

Multiple-Owner Incorporation

For the entity with more than one owner.
  • Includes initial consultation; choice of entity analysis; name clearance search; certificate of formation; company agreement or bylaws; organizational meeting minutes; banking resolutions; certified copies of filed documents; digital backup copies of all drafted documents; instructions on how to operate the company.
  • Plus additional consultation and advice regarding custom provisions on management issues, indemnification, equity splitting, vesting, conflicts of interest, and competition.
  • Includes necessary Tax forms, possibly including: IRS Form SS4 – to obtain EIN from IRS; IRS Form 8832 – Entity Classification Election; IRS Form 2553 – S Election
  • Includes Texas Secretary of State Filing Fees, $325 value
  • Includes 1 year free Registered Agent Service, $200 value
  • Upfront $1,500 | Payment Plan $2,250 | Deferred $3,000

Multiple-Owners w/ Outside Investors

For the entity with outside investors.
  • Includes initial consultation; choice of entity analysis; name clearance search; certificate of formation; company agreement or bylaws; organizational meeting minutes; banking resolutions; certified copies of filed documents; digital backup copies of all drafted documents; instructions on how to operate the company; additional consultation and advice regarding custom provisions on management issues, indemnification, equity splitting, vesting, conflicts of interest, and competition.
  • Plus additional consultation and advice regarding custom provisions on transfer restrictions, dispute resolution, buy-sell terms, rights of first refusal, tag-along-rights, drag-along rights, and push-pull rights.
  • Includes necessary Tax forms, possibly including: IRS Form SS4 – to obtain EIN from IRS; IRS Form 8832 – Entity Classification Election; IRS Form 2553 – S Election
  • Includes Texas Secretary of State Filing Fees, $325 value
  • Includes 1 year free Registered Agent Service, $200 value
  • Upfront $3,000 | Payment Plan $4,500 | Deferred $6,000

High Tech Startup Package

For those seeking to raise Venture Capital, offer Stock Option Plans, and protect Intellectual Property.

Complex Entities and Limited Partnerships

For the more complex business structures.
  • Includes initial consultation; choice of entity analysis; name clearance search; certificate of formation; company agreement or bylaws; organizational meeting minutes; banking resolutions; certified copies of filed documents; digital backup copies of all drafted documents; instructions on how to operate the company; additional consultation and advice regarding custom provisions on management issues, indemnification, conflicts of interest and competition.
  • Plus additional consultation and advice regarding custom provisions on transfer restrictions, dispute resolution, buy-sell terms, rights of first refusal, tag-along-rights, drag-along rights, and push-pull rights.
  • Includes all of the above for both the limited partnership entity itself, and for an LLC or corporation serving as the corporate general partner.
  • Includes necessary Tax forms, possibly including: IRS Form SS4 – to obtain EIN from IRS; IRS Form 8832 – Entity Classification Election; IRS Form 2553 – S Election
  • Includes Texas Secretary of State Filing Fees, $1,100 value
  • Includes 1 year free Registered Agent Service, $200 value
  • Upfront $5,000 | Payment Plan $7,500 | Deferred $10,000

Additional fees may be involved for extremely complex business relationships or incorporations formed outside of Texas.

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About the Author

Justin Copeland is a startup lawyer who enjoys representing businesses and individuals in a variety of transactional matters. He can assist you in any stage of the process, from formation, seed and venture financing, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, to business purchase and sales transactions. He also advises clients on a broad range of business matters, including contracts, real estate transactions, employment matters, internet law, and intellectual property (copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets). His clients include companies in the software, technology, energy, real estate, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, advertising & marketing, and retail sectors.

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