This By-Laws document contains the following information: the name and location of the corporation, the shareholders, and the duties of the officers.
Bylaws With Secretary Of State In Tarrant
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Corporations are legally required to adopt bylaws in Texas – Section 21.057 of the Texas Business Organizations Code states that the board of directors of a corporation shall adopt initial bylaws. So, if your company gets caught in a legal battle without bylaws, you could face some serious legal 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.
How do I submit my documents to the secretary of state for filing? Online: SOSDirect (electronic filing of many, but not all, types of documents) Fax: (512) 463-5709. Mail: Corporations Section. P. O. Box 13697. Austin, Texas 78711-3697. Delivery: James Earl Rudder Office Building. 1019 Brazos. Austin, Texas 78701.
In general, sole proprietorships and partnerships need to register and file the business name (DBA or assumed name) with their local county clerk's office. If you decide to incorporate, the Secretary of State's Office (SOS) website has information on choosing the right legal structure for you.
As Chief Elections Officer for Texas, the Secretary is responsible for ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas as stipulated by the Texas Election Code — the “law of the land” for Texas voters, elections, voting systems, candidates, and political parties.
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.
Register with Tarrant County While a general business license is not required in Texas, sole proprietorships and partnerships operating in Fort Worth need to register and file their business name – also known as a DBA ("doing business as") or assumed name – with Tarrant County.
Non-U.S. corporations, LLCs, LPs and financial institutions must register with the secretary of state before transacting business in Texas. Such entities are subject to state franchise tax and federal income tax on certain income.
Non-U.S. corporations, LLCs, LPs and financial institutions must register with the secretary of state before transacting business in Texas.