Short answer: File Application for Registration (Form 304) with the Texas Secretary of State for $750, and name a Texas registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Texas Secretary of State's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Texas
File Application for Registration (Form 304) with the Texas Secretary of State ($750). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Texas registered agent.
Requires a continuous registered agent with a physical street address in the state, no standalone PO boxes. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
How Texas compares
Texas's foreign LLC registration fee is $750. That's the highest of the 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Texas runs $600 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $750 | 1 of 47 |
| Oklahoma | $300 | 6 of 47 |
| Louisiana | $185 | 17 of 47 |
| Kansas | $115 | 28 of 47 |
| Arkansas | $300 | 6 of 47 |
| Mississippi | $250 | 9 of 47 |
Texas fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Public Information Report (PIR) | $0 | annual, May 15 |
| Application for Registration (Form 304) | $750 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Texas questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Texas?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Texas (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Texas Secretary of State.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Texas?
$750 to file Application for Registration (Form 304).
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Texas?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Texas. Requires a continuous registered agent with a physical street address in the state, no standalone PO boxes. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
Does a foreign LLC file the Texas annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Public Information Report (PIR) obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: dissolution.fee, ra.change fee, report.dissolution note.