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Starting a Business in Texas
Official seven-step checklist for starting a Texas business, covering planning, location, financing, structure, taxes, permits, and employer requirements.
Texas Secretary of State Filing Options
Official online filing options for Texas entities, including SOSDirect, SOSUpload, entity searches, status checks, and name availability.
Texas Online Tax Registration Application
Official registration path for Texas sales and use tax and other state tax accounts.
Texas Business Licenses and Permits Guide
State industry-specific licenses and permits guide for Texas businesses.
PeopleFund Austin Small Business Loans
Texas nonprofit CDFI and SBA lender resource with an Austin presence and advisory support for small businesses.
Texas LLC Certificate of Formation Form 205
Official Certificate of Formation form and instructions for a Texas limited liability company.
Texas Business Organizations Fee Schedule
Official fee schedule for Texas business organization filings, including common formation fees.
Texas Comptroller Sales and Use Tax
Official Texas sales and use tax guidance, including state and local rate structure and permit/reporting information.
Texas Comptroller Franchise Tax
Official franchise tax overview for taxable entities formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas.
Governor Small Business Resource Portal
Customized Texas small business resource portal by location, business type, and need.
Governor Veteran Minority and Women-Owned Business Resources
State collection of resource organizations for veteran, minority, and women-owned businesses.