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Texas.gov
Free Starting a Business in Texas
Official seven-step checklist for starting a Texas business, covering planning, location, financing, structure, taxes, permits, and employer requirements.
planningcompliancepermits
Verified 2026-06-04
Internal Revenue Service
Free IRS EIN Online Application
Official free federal Employer Identification Number application. Founders should use IRS directly rather than paid third-party EIN sites.
taxeshiringcompliance
Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Comptroller
Free Texas Comptroller Sales and Use Tax
Official Texas sales and use tax guidance, including state and local rate structure and permit/reporting information.
taxescompliance
Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Comptroller
Free Texas Comptroller Franchise Tax
Official franchise tax overview for taxable entities formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas.
taxescompliance
Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Workforce Commission
Free TWC Unemployment Tax Registration
Official unemployment tax account registration source; TWC states employers must register within 10 days of becoming liable.
hiringtaxescompliance
Verified 2026-06-04