Texas Business Incorporation Package to Incorporate Corporation
Overview of this form package
The Texas Business Incorporation Package is a comprehensive set of legal forms designed to help you incorporate a corporation in Texas. This package includes all the necessary documents, like Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, along with a step-by-step guide to navigate the incorporation process. Unlike other packages, it also provides forms required after incorporation to ensure your corporation remains compliant and operational.
Forms provided in this package
- Texas Articles of Incorporation for Domestic For-Profit Corporation
- Texas Bylaws for Corporation
- Annual Minutes
- Notices, Resolutions, Simple Stock Ledger and Certificate
- Minutes for Organizational Meeting
- Sample Transmittal Letter to Secretary of State's Office to File Articles of Incorporation
- Application for Name Reservation
- Election of 'S' Corporation Status and Instructions - IRS 2553
- I.R.S. Form SS-4 (to obtain your federal identification number)
When to use this form package
This package is ideal for entrepreneurs and business owners who are looking to formally establish a corporation in Texas. You should use this package if you plan to:
- Start a new business entity and protect your personal assets.
- Seek investors or issue stock to raise capital.
- Enjoy potential tax advantages by electing S corporation status.
- Ensure compliance with Texas state laws and regulations on corporations.
Who can use this document
- Small business owners looking to incorporate in Texas.
- Entrepreneurs planning to structure their business as a corporation.
- Individuals who require legal documentation to formally establish a corporation.
- Those interested in utilizing the benefits of an S corporation for tax purposes.
How to prepare this document
- Review the included forms and instructions carefully.
- Choose a unique name for your corporation and reserve it if necessary.
- Complete the Articles of Incorporation by entering required details.
- Conduct an initial meeting to elect directors and adopt by-laws.
- Apply for a Federal Tax Identification Number using IRS Form SS-4.
- If applicable, file IRS Form 2553 to elect S corporation status.
Notarization requirements for forms in this package
Notarization is generally not required for forms in this package. However, specific circumstances or local laws may require it. You can complete notarization remotely through US Legal Forms, powered by Notarize, with 24/7 availability.
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Download a copy, print it, send it by email, or mail it via USPS—whatever works best for your next step.
Sign and collect signatures with our SignNow integration. Send to multiple recipients, set reminders, and more. Go Premium to unlock E-Sign.
If this form requires notarization, complete it online through a secure video call—no need to meet a notary in person or wait for an appointment.
We protect your documents and personal data by following strict security and privacy standards.
Common mistakes
- Failing to reserve a corporate name before filing.
- Not holding an initial meeting to adopt by-laws and appoint directors.
- Missing deadlines for filing the S corporation election form.
- Neglecting to maintain proper corporate records after incorporation.
Why use this package online
- Convenient access to all required forms with straightforward instructions.
- Edit and customize forms easily to fit your unique business needs.
- Reliable updates to ensure compliance with current Texas laws.
- Immediate downloading of documents, allowing for a quick start to the incorporation process.
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A very popular entity choice in the state of Texas The Texas LLC is a very popular entity choice. In fact, there were 192,284 LLCs filed in Texas in 2018 compared to only 24,135 corporations filed. The primary reason for forming an LLC is to obtain the personal liability protection for the owners of the business.
Our Texas incorporation service is $100 and the Texas Secretary of State filing fee for both LLCs and corporations is $310. A Texas incorporation takes about 2-3 days to get finished with the state.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Texas? The Texas Secretary of State charges a $300 filing fee, plus an additional state-mandated 2.7% convenience fee to file an LLC Certificate of Formation.
What Is the Cheapest State to Incorporate? Delaware remains one of the more affordable states in which to form an LLC (14th lowest filing fee of 50 states). Delaware also ranks well for incorporation fees (17th lowest filing fee of 50 states).
The most significant benefit of incorporating your small business in Texas is the protection to the personal assets. In fact, it will also protect the members of a corporation from liability and credibility.
Choose a corporate name. File Certificate of Formation. Appoint a registered agent. Prepare an corporate bylaws. Appoint directors and hold first meeting. Issue stock. Comply with other tax and regulatory requirements.
Both types of entities have the significant legal advantage of helping to protect assets from creditors and providing an extra layer of protection against legal liability. In general, the creation and management of an LLC are much easier and more flexible than that of a corporation.