Texas LLC Formation Advisory & Compliance in Dallas, TX
Launch your business with confidence. APEX Income Tax & Multiservice is a Dallas-based tax and business services firm, not an online form filler. We help you set up your Texas LLC the right way: name check, structure and tax classification advice, Certificate of Formation preparation, EIN application preparation, company agreement, registered agent service and year-round compliance, in English or Spanish.
English & Español, every step
Walk in, call or meet virtually
Dallas street address, Gold & Platinum
$300 state filing fee included
Local LLC Experts vs. Self-Serve Online Formation
Forming your LLC is one of the most important steps in your business journey. Self-serve websites can submit a form. They can’t sit down with you, ask the right questions and catch the errors that cost far more to fix later. We are local and easy to reach: visit our Oak Cliff office, call us, or meet with us virtually, and talk to the same team from formation through tax time.
| APEX local experts | Typical self-serve online filing | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you work with | ✓ A real person at our Oak Cliff office, in English or Spanish. Walk in, call or meet virtually. | Online forms, chat windows and email queues |
| Structure and tax classification | ✓ Reviewed with you before anything is submitted, based on your owners, income and plans | Defaults you pick on your own, often without knowing what they trigger later |
| EIN application | ✓ Prepared to match your formation documents and your real payroll plans | Easy to answer the employee questions in a way that creates payroll filing requirements |
| State notices | ✓ Received at our Dallas office and forwarded to you (Gold and Platinum) | Often sent to an address or agent nobody is checking |
| Deadlines | ✓ Franchise tax deadlines tracked, with reminders before they are due | Up to you to remember |
| Post-filing business consultation | ✓ A one-on-one session after your LLC is filed: how to keep track of business income and expenses, plus tax planning tips for your first year | Not included; you figure out recordkeeping and taxes on your own |
| After formation | ✓ Bookkeeping, sales tax and business tax returns handled by the same local team | Support usually ends at checkout |
Costly LLC Mistakes We Fix for Owners Who Filed on Their Own
These are the problems business owners most often bring to our office after using a self-serve service.
Wrong structure or tax classification
An LLC set up with the wrong structure or tax election can bring IRS reports the owner never planned for. For example, a multi-member LLC is treated as a partnership by default and must file Form 1065 with a Schedule K-1 for each member, and the IRS charges a late-filing penalty for each member for every month the return is late. Fixing an election after the fact can require additional forms and relief requests.
Payroll reports with no payroll
When an EIN application says the business expects employees, the IRS can set up payroll filing requirements: Form 941 every quarter and Form 940 every year. According to the IRS, after you file your first Form 941, you must file one every quarter, even with no taxes to report, until you file a final return. Owners with no employees end up with quarterly and annual reports they never needed, and IRS notices when those reports are missed.
State notices never received
Self-serve filers often list a home address they later move from, or a low-cost registered agent they never hear from. When franchise tax notices go unseen, the annual report is missed and the LLC can be forfeited. During forfeiture, the entity loses its right to transact business in Texas, and officers and directors can be held personally liable for debts incurred.
Missed or incorrect reports and penalties
The Texas Comptroller assesses a $50 penalty on each franchise tax report filed after the due date, plus 5% to 10% penalties when tax is paid late. Reports that are filed incorrectly or not at all cost more to correct down the road than they would have cost to get right the first time.
Let the LLC formation experts handle your new business, and start it the right way.
You can always form your LLC directly with the Texas Secretary of State and apply for an EIN free from the IRS. We recommend professional help because the choices you make at formation affect your taxes and compliance for years.
Texas LLC Formation Packages in Dallas
Choose the level of support that fits your business. Every package includes a real Dallas team that explains each step before anything is submitted.
Silver
LLC formation and EIN setup for owners who already have a registered agent.
- Preliminary Texas name availability check
- Certificate of Formation (Form 205) prepared and reviewed with you before it goes to the Texas Secretary of State
- EIN application (Form SS-4) prepared to match your formation documents
- Copies of your approved formation documents and EIN confirmation kept in your client file
- Post-filing business consultation: how to track income and expenses, plus tax planning tips
- Bilingual support in English or Spanish
Gold
Everything we offer today for a complete, compliant Texas LLC setup.
- Everything in Silver (Certificate of Formation + EIN application)
- Structure and tax classification advice before anything is submitted
- Custom Texas company agreement (operating agreement) for your ownership structure
- Texas registered agent service through December 31 of your formation year at our Dallas office
- Texas sales and use tax permit review, with the application prepared if your business needs one
- Compliance calendar, franchise tax deadline reminders and forwarding of state correspondence
- BOI rule monitoring, with notice if the FinCEN rule changes for Texas LLCs
Platinum
Ready to elevate your business locally. Your LLC, plus the local presence customers find on Google.
- Everything in Gold
- Domain name registered in your business’s name (you own it), first year included
- Professional 3-page website, plus up to 12 hours of website updates during your first year
- Google Business Profile setup so customers can find you on Google Search and Maps
- 1 year of a Dallas virtual business address with digital mailbox: mail and packages received in your business name
- 6 months of local business directory listings
| What is included | Silver $599 |
Gold ★ $1,399 |
Platinum $4,999 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name availability check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificate of Formation (Form 205) preparation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| EIN application (Form SS-4) preparation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post-filing business consultation (recordkeeping and tax planning tips) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Structure and tax classification advice | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Texas company agreement | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Texas registered agent service (through Dec. 31 of formation year) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sales and use tax permit review and application | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance calendar and deadline reminders | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Domain name in your business’s name (first year) | — | — | ✓ |
| 3-page website + 12 hours of updates (1 year) | — | — | ✓ |
| Google Business Profile setup | — | — | ✓ |
| Dallas virtual business address + digital mailbox (1 year) | — | — | ✓ |
| Local directory listings (6 months) | — | — | ✓ |
| $300 Texas state filing fee | Included | Included | Included |
Why Choose APEX for Texas LLC Formation in Dallas?
Bilingual LLC formation support and year-round compliance in Dallas, TX. Forming an LLC in Texas is a significant step, and the partner you choose affects everything that comes after it. With APEX you get a real person, bilingual service and support that continues long after your Certificate of Formation is approved.
📍 Local Dallas office, open year-round
We are at 2743 S. Hampton Rd, Suite A in Dallas, and our doors stay open all twelve months, not just during tax season. Meet with us in person, call or email and reach an actual team member, in English or Spanish.
🤝 Direct, bilingual communication
No call queues, no chatbots, no offshore support desk. You work with the same team that prepared your LLC documents, and we explain each step in plain language so you understand what you are signing and why.
📑 Proactive Texas compliance monitoring
Texas LLCs carry ongoing obligations, including the annual Texas franchise tax report. We receive and forward your state correspondence and notify you of upcoming deadlines, so your entity stays in good standing.
🛡️ Texas registered agent service
Every Texas LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state. With our Gold and Platinum packages, APEX serves as your registered agent from our Dallas office through December 31 of the year your LLC is formed, with no separate invoice at checkout.
🚀 Support that continues after formation
Your LLC is the starting line. As a full-service tax and business firm, we also handle your EIN application, company agreement, Texas sales and use tax permit, bookkeeping and business tax return preparation, services an automated formation website is not built to provide.
🌐 Local visibility with Platinum
Platinum adds a domain, a 3-page website, Google Business Profile setup, a Dallas virtual business address with digital mailbox and local directory listings, so customers can find your new business from day one. Website and local marketing services are provided by our sister company, Premium Web & Marketing Solutions LLC.
Your Texas Certificate of Formation
Forming a Texas LLC starts with the Certificate of Formation (Form 205), filed with the Texas Secretary of State. Before anything is submitted, there are decisions that are difficult and expensive to reverse later: your legal name, your registered agent, whether you are member-managed or manager-managed, and how your entity will be classified for tax purposes.
What we do. We run a preliminary name availability check, advise on management structure and tax classification, and prepare your Certificate of Formation so it reflects the structure you actually want, not a default someone picked for you. We review the completed document with you before it goes anywhere, and once your entity is on record we prepare your company agreement and set up your compliance calendar.
What you should know. The Certificate of Formation is filed with, and approved by, the Texas Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $300, and it is included in every APEX package price. Processing times are set by the state and change with their volume; we will tell you the current turnaround when you file, and Texas offers expedited handling for an additional state fee if timing is critical. A preliminary name check reduces surprises, but final name approval rests with the Secretary of State.
APEX Income Tax & Multiservice is a private firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Texas Secretary of State. Business owners may file directly with the state. State filing fees are set by Texas; the $300 filing fee is included in our package prices and paid to the state on your behalf.
Do Texas LLCs Have to File a BOI Report in 2026?
Short answer: No. Under a FinCEN interim final rule published March 26, 2025, LLCs and corporations formed in the United States, including Texas LLCs, are exempt from filing a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report under the Corporate Transparency Act. If your LLC was formed under Texas law, you have no BOI filing obligation right now, and no obligation to update or correct any report you filed previously.
Who does still have to file? Only entities formed under the law of a foreign country that have registered to do business in a U.S. state. If your company was formed abroad and registered with the Texas Secretary of State, you remain a reporting company and your filing obligations are active.
⚠️ This is not permanent. FinCEN’s rule is interim, not final. The agency has stated it intends to issue a final rule, and the Eleventh Circuit held in December 2025 that the Corporate Transparency Act itself is constitutional. The domestic exemption exists by regulation and could be narrowed or reversed when the final rule is published.
How APEX helps. We monitor FinCEN guidance and Texas filing requirements on an ongoing basis. If the rule changes and your Texas LLC becomes a reporting company again, we will notify you of the new requirement and prepare your BOI filing on request. If you own a foreign-formed entity registered in Texas, contact us: your obligation is active today.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Source: FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Employer Identification Number (EIN) Support
Your EIN is the federal tax identification number your business uses to open a business bank account, hire and pay employees, and file business tax returns. It does not create your entity (your Certificate of Formation does that), but an EIN that does not match your filed record can hold up everything that comes after it.
That is where most of the friction happens. The application has to line up with your LLC’s legal name, your ownership and management structure, and your responsible party. A mismatch between what the IRS has and what the state has can mean rejected applications, a bank that will not open the account, or a correction you are untangling two years later.
How we help. As part of your LLC engagement, we review your entity structure and prepare your EIN application (Form SS-4) so the information is consistent with your formation documents and your intended tax classification. We walk you through responsible-party requirements, confirm the details before anything is submitted, and keep a copy of your EIN confirmation in your client file.
What you should know. An EIN is issued by the Internal Revenue Service. Business owners may apply directly with the IRS at no cost. APEX Income Tax & Multiservice is a private firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the IRS. Our fee covers professional advisory and application preparation only.
Your Texas LLC Company Agreement (Operating Agreement)
Once your Certificate of Formation is approved, APEX provides a standard written company agreement, the document most other states call an operating agreement. Under the Texas Business Organizations Code, this agreement governs the relationships among your members, managers and officers, and the internal affairs of your company. Included with Gold and Platinum.
Why it matters more than most owners realize. Texas does not require you to file a company agreement with the Secretary of State, and many new owners skip it. Without a written agreement, the default provisions of the Texas Business Organizations Code control how your LLC operates, including how profits are allocated, how decisions are made and what happens if a member leaves.
Single-member LLCs need one too. Texas law is explicit that a company agreement is enforceable even when only one person is a party to it. Banks routinely request one to open a business account, and a written agreement helps document the separation between you and your company.
What the document covers:
- Ownership percentages and capital contributions
- Member-managed vs. manager-managed structure
- Voting rights and decision-making authority
- Profit and loss allocation
- Transfer of membership interests and member withdrawal
- Procedures for amending the agreement
We provide the standard form and walk you through it in English or Spanish so you understand each provision before you sign. APEX is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. If your ownership arrangement is complex (multiple classes of members, uneven contributions, buy-sell terms or outside investors), we recommend having a licensed Texas attorney review or draft your agreement.
Texas Registered Agent Service in Dallas
Every Texas LLC is required to continuously maintain a registered agent and a registered office address in the state. With our Gold and Platinum packages, APEX Income Tax & Multiservice serves as your Texas registered agent at our Dallas office through December 31 of the year your LLC is formed, with renewal available after that. It is also available for existing entities.
Keep your home address off the public record. Your registered office address is published in the Texas Secretary of State’s public business records. If you use your home address, anyone can look it up. When APEX serves as your registered agent, our Dallas street address appears on the public record instead of yours.
What we receive and forward to you:
- Service of process: lawsuits and legal notices served on your business
- Texas Secretary of State correspondence, including franchise tax notices and compliance reminders
- Official state filings and requests for information
We maintain a real Texas street address. Texas law requires a physical street address where your agent can be personally served during normal business hours. A P.O. box will not satisfy the requirement, and neither will an address that is solely a mailbox or answering service. Our office at 2743 S. Hampton Rd, Suite A in Dallas is staffed year-round.
Why this is not optional. An entity that fails to maintain a registered agent can face involuntary termination proceedings by the Secretary of State. If a lawsuit is served to an address you no longer monitor, a default judgment can be entered against your business before you know a case exists.
Already have an LLC with a different registered agent? You can change agents by filing Form 401 with the Texas Secretary of State, which requires the new agent’s written consent. We prepare the filing and the consent form for you. Call (972) 803-6207.
Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit
If your business sells taxable goods or provides taxable services in Texas, you are required to hold a Sales and Use Tax Permit before you make your first sale. Not every LLC needs one: a consulting practice and a retail shop have very different obligations, and one of the first things we do is determine whether yours does.
Where the real risk sits. The permit is a form. What creates exposure is what comes after: knowing which of your products or services are taxable, collecting at the correct combined state and local rate, and filing on the schedule the Comptroller assigns you. Texas assigns your filing frequency (monthly, quarterly or annual) based on the amount of tax you report, and it can change as your business grows.
What we do. We assess whether your activities create a sales tax obligation, prepare your permit application if they do, and advise you on taxability, rate sourcing and your filing calendar. When your returns come due, we prepare them as part of your ongoing engagement.
What you should know. The Sales and Use Tax Permit is issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, not the Secretary of State, and it is separate from your LLC formation. Texas does not charge a fee for the permit, and business owners may apply directly with the Comptroller at no cost. APEX is a private firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Texas Comptroller. Our fee covers professional advisory, application preparation and ongoing return preparation only.
Additional Texas LLC Compliance Services
Reinstate a Forfeited Texas LLC, With Expedited Courier Delivery
If the Texas Comptroller has forfeited your LLC’s right to transact business, your entity generally cannot sue or defend itself in Texas courts, contracts signed during forfeiture may be unenforceable, and lenders and title companies will find the forfeiture in the public record. Under Texas Tax Code § 171.255, officers and directors can be held personally liable for debts incurred while the entity is forfeited.
Reinstatement runs through two agencies in sequence: file all delinquent reports with the Comptroller, pay the tax, penalty and interest, obtain a tax clearance letter, then file Form 801 with the Secretary of State. By mail, this commonly takes months.
⚡ APEX Expedited Courier Program: we hand-deliver filings in Austin instead of mailing them. Typical turnaround is about two weeks from complete documentation, though timelines vary with state processing and how many years are delinquent. Call (972) 803-6207 for a free status check.
Annual Texas Franchise Tax Report
Nearly every Texas LLC and corporation must file with the Texas Comptroller by May 15 each year (the next business day when it falls on a weekend), even when no tax is owed. For the 2026 report year, entities at or below the $2.65 million no-tax-due threshold owe no franchise tax, but they must still file a Public Information Report (Form 05-102) or Ownership Information Report (Form 05-167).
Missing that report is the most common reason Texas LLCs fall out of good standing. APEX prepares your franchise tax report and information report, tracks your deadline and files on your behalf. Business tax filing →
Texas Registered Agent
Every Texas LLC must maintain a registered agent at a physical Texas street address, and that address becomes public record. APEX serves as your registered agent from our Dallas office, receiving service of process and state notices while keeping your home address off the public file. Included with Gold and Platinum through December 31 of your formation year. Also available for existing entities.
Federal EIN Application Preparation
Your EIN is required to open a business bank account, hire employees and file business taxes. If your responsible party has no SSN, the IRS online application is not available and Form SS-4 must be submitted another way, a step that stops many new owners. APEX prepares the application for both routes. The IRS issues EINs free of charge.
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
John D. Rockefeller
Texas LLC Formation FAQs
Please reach us at info@apexincometax.com or (972) 803-6207 if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Every APEX package includes a post-filing business consultation. We sit down with you, in person or virtually, to show you how to keep track of your business income and expenses, what records to keep for taxes, and tax planning tips for your first year, so your new business starts organized.
A self-serve website can submit a form, but it cannot review your structure, tax classification and payroll plans with you. In our experience, LLCs set up incorrectly often end up with IRS reports they did not need, missed state notices and penalties that cost more to fix later. With APEX, a live person at our Dallas office prepares your documents, explains each step in English or Spanish and stays with you after formation.
This is one of the most common issues we see. When an owner applies for an EIN online and checks that the business expects employees or enters a date for wages, the IRS creates recurring payroll filing requirements: quarterly Form 941 and annual Form 940. Under IRS rules, once that requirement is created, you must file every quarter even if you had zero payroll, until you file a final return. APEX helps you resolve unnecessary payroll filing requirements with the IRS and file any missing zero-returns to stop penalties.
Silver ($599) fits business owners who already have a physical commercial address in Texas to serve as their registered agent and only need their Certificate of Formation and EIN prepared accurately.
Gold ($1,399, our most popular) is for owners who want their structure and tax classification reviewed, need a custom company agreement for banking and compliance, want to protect their home address with our Dallas registered agent service, and need their sales tax permit handled.
Platinum ($4,999) is for owners who want their LLC formed and their local customer-facing presence built at the same time: domain, website, Google Business Profile, Dallas virtual business address with digital mailbox and local directory listings.
Yes. Every APEX package price includes the mandatory $300 filing fee that is paid directly to the Texas Secretary of State on your behalf. There are no separate state-fee invoices or surprise add-ons at checkout.
Yes. You can file Form 205 directly with the Texas Secretary of State for the $300 state fee, and you can apply for an EIN directly with the IRS for free. We recommend professional help because choices made at formation affect your federal tax classification, franchise tax filings and legal compliance for years to come. Our fees cover professional advisory, document preparation and ongoing support.
Yes. Texas law requires every LLC to name a registered agent with a physical street address in Texas. If you choose Silver, you must provide your own registered agent with a physical Texas address (not a P.O. box). With Gold and Platinum, APEX serves as your registered agent at our Dallas office.
An LLC provides limited liability protection, separating your personal assets (home, personal bank accounts, vehicles) from the business’s debts and legal obligations. It also allows you to open a dedicated business bank account, establish credibility with customers and vendors, and choose how the business is taxed for federal purposes.
The state fee paid to the Texas Secretary of State is $300. APEX all-in packages start at $599 (Silver), which includes the $300 state fee, name verification, Certificate of Formation preparation, EIN setup and a post-filing consultation.
Yes. Almost all U.S. banks require an EIN to open a business checking account. An EIN is also needed to hire employees, obtain certain business licenses and permits, and file federal and state business tax returns without using your personal Social Security Number.
Yes. Texas fully permits single-member LLCs. A single-member LLC gives an individual the liability protection of a company while allowing simple pass-through taxation on Schedule C (Form 1040), or the option to elect S Corporation status if appropriate.
A registered agent is an individual or company authorized to receive legal service of process and official state notices on behalf of your business. Texas law requires every LLC to keep a registered agent with a physical street address open during regular business hours.
The Texas franchise tax is an annual privilege tax imposed on Texas businesses. Every LLC must file an annual report with the Texas Comptroller by May 15. Even if your revenue is below the threshold and you owe $0, you must file an annual information report to keep your LLC active and in good standing.
If you miss annual franchise tax filings, the Comptroller forfeits your LLC’s right to transact business, stripping away your limited liability protection. Contracts become harder to enforce, and bank accounts may be frozen. We specialize in expedited reinstatement to restore your good standing quickly.
We track your state filing deadlines, receive and forward official notices, prepare your annual franchise tax reports, file state sales tax returns, and handle your federal tax preparation under one roof in Dallas.
Platinum includes domain registration, a 3-page professional business website with contact forms, Google Business Profile setup, a Dallas virtual business address with digital mailbox, and directory citations across major networks so customers can find your new business online and on Google Maps. Website and local marketing services are provided by our sister company, Premium Web & Marketing Solutions LLC.
APEX Income Tax & Multiservice LLC is a private, independent firm. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the IRS, the Texas Secretary of State or the Texas Comptroller. Business registrations are available directly from the Texas Secretary of State at sos.texas.gov for the state fee, and EINs are free from the IRS at irs.gov; you are not required to use a paid service. Our LLC package prices include the $300 Texas filing fee, paid to the state on your behalf; the rest covers professional advisory, preparation and the business services listed only. Other government fees are separate. We cannot guarantee approval or processing times and do not give legal advice. Questions: info@apexincometax.com.