The Bexar County District Clerk's Office is located at 101 W. Nueva, Suite 217, San Antonio, Texas 78205. They can be reached at (210) 335-2113.
Do I need a Business License? The City of San Antonio does not have a general business license. The type of license or permit needed is based on the product or service you plan to provide.
Unlike an LLC, a business license is not a business structure, it is a legal requirement for conducting business operations within a particular location.
How do I register my business name or get an Assumed Name: Doing Business As (DBA)? Visit the Bexar County Clerk's office at the Bexar County Paul Elizondo Tower, next to the Courthouse to register the business name, 1st floor 101 W. Nueva (Notary public onsite) Call them at (210) 335-2223 or visit them on the web.
A general business license is not required in Texas.
Do I need a Business License? The City of San Antonio does not have a general business license. The type of license or permit needed is based on the product or service you plan to provide.
They are necessary. Your nonprofit does not need to file bylaws with the Texas Secretary of State, but they are required to obtain tax-exempt status with the IRS.
The Texas Business Organizations Code requires that for-profit corporations and professional corporations have at least one director, one president, and one secretary. A single person can be the president, secretary, sole director, and sole shareholder.
Corporate bylaws are legally required in Texas. Don't mess with Texas—skipping this step could have serious consequences.
The secretary of state does not maintain the bylaws or tax exempt filings of any nonprofit organization. Some organizations that have obtained tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service are required to make certain documents available to the public.