A Certificate of Formation is a legal document that is filed in Texas with the secretary of state to create a corporation, limited liability company, and similar entities. Certificates of formation will contain the entity's basic information (name, registered agent, office address, share structure, etc.).
You can file your certificate of formation online or by mail. Texas accepts this filing online via SOSDirect, the state's official portal for e-filing formation documents and other entity-related matters, such as a change of the registered agent and a change of the principal place of business.
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.
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.
There are seven steps you'll complete to start an S corp in Texas. Step 1: Check Name Availability. Step 2: Choose a Business Name. Step 3: Registered Agent. Step 4: Complete Form 201. Step 5: Bylaws and Regulations. Step 6: Obtain EIN. Step 7: File Form 2553.
Begin your LLC online filing: In the menu, click “Business Organizations”. Under “Reservation Formation Registration Documents”, you'll see a dropdown. Select “Domestic Limited Liability Company” and click “File Document”. In the “Filing Type” dropdown, select “Certificate of Formation” and click Continue.
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.
Articles of Incorporation and bylaws are separate documents used to establish and govern/regulate a business entity. A platform like OnBoard, purpose-built for boards, provides a secure system of record for these documents and more.
Ing to the IRS, you can change your bylaws whenever you like, but you will need to report all significant changes in Schedule O of Form 990. This form is filed annually for your financial compliance. This also applies to your articles of incorporation!