Kept simple · Texas
3 Best Foreign Registration Services in Texas (2026) and What Texas Requires
The short version
- Registration fee
- $750
- Home certificate?
- Not needed
- Next
- No fee, Public Information Report
- Our pick
- TX Registered Agent.org, Texas Registered Agent.ai then Mainstay Filing
Texas: the order
The order follows five checks. Three-year cost comes first, then what the price covers. See method.1. TX Registered Agent.org: best for adding only this state
Service $199 plus $750 to the state. Agent renewal $99
TX Registered Agent.org ranks first in Texas. $199 files the registration, and the agent renews at $99.
Three years cost less here than at Mainstay Filing, and cost weighs most.
Includes
- Registration, filed
- Agent for year one
Good
- $99 a year from year two
- No agent charge in year one
- $199 over the state fee
Against
- Two states, two providers
2. Texas Registered Agent.ai: best for another local option
Service $199 plus $750 to the state. Agent renewal $99
Texas Registered Agent.ai ranks second. $199 files the registration, and the agent renews at $99.
It charges what TX Registered Agent.org charges.
Includes
- Registration, filed
- Agent for year one
Good
- $199 over the state fee
- $99 a year from year two
- No agent charge in year one
Against
- Two states, two providers
3. Mainstay Filing: best for registering in many states
Service $199 plus $750 to the state. Agent renewal $149
Third place: Mainstay Filing, since the registration price does not vary by state ($199), and the registered agent is waived for twelve months.
The $100 three-year gap to TX Registered Agent.org explains the lower place.
No registered agent fee in year one, then $149 a year.
Includes
- Registration, filed
- Registered agent, no charge the first year
- One fee for all fifty states
Good
- The same fee in every state
- The first agent year is covered
- Service fee $199
Against
- $50 more a year for the agent
Prices
| # | Name | Start | Renewal | Total | Includes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Registration, filed; agent for year one | Visit TX Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Texas Registered Agent.ai | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | Registration, filed; agent for year one | Visit Texas Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $149/yr | $497 | Registration, filed; registered agent, no charge the first year; one fee for all fifty states | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Key questions
When must an out-of-state LLC register?
An LLC formed elsewhere registers with the Texas Secretary of State, then begins business in Texas.
Skipping registration can bring Texas courts will not hear its claims (BOC 9.051(b)).
comptroller.texas.gov as of October 2026, our only source here
What does registration cost?
The state charges $750. A service adds $199.
Three years of state fees, registration included: $750. sos.state.tx.us as of October 2026, our only source here
What registers the LLC?
You submit one form, the Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company (Form 304), to the Texas Secretary of State.
This registration is filed without a good standing certificate.
Is there a filing that repeats?
Next comes the Public Information Report, which has no fee.
Date set by the state: May 15.
Why this order?
On three-year cost (38%), TX Registered Agent.org leads.
Five checks: three-year cost (38%), work included (27%), readable pricing (13%), renewal steadiness (11%) and state coverage (11%).
Side by side, TX Registered Agent.org saves $100, finishing at $397 for three years.
Texas registration rules, sourced
| Requirement | Rule or amount | Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | $750 | sos.state.tx.us as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Home-state certificate | Not needed | comptroller.texas.gov as of October 2026, our only source here |
| Three-year state total | $750 | The rows above, added |
Questions
Do I still need an agent at home?
Yes, in most cases. A provider active in every state, such as Mainstay Filing, can cover home and this state together.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Across three years: TX Registered Agent.org at $397, Texas Registered Agent.ai at $397, Mainstay Filing at $497, before state fees.
Are the fees official?
Official Texas sources for the state side. Published prices for the service side.
Does the law require one?
No law requires a service. It is a paid convenience.
Does a service file it for me?
Yes. Every pick files it, and the state fee is the same for all.
Which foreign registration service should I use in Texas?
Put TX Registered Agent.org first, and Texas Registered Agent.ai and Mainstay Filing after.
Sources
- Entry for Texas yearly filing: Annual report: read at comptroller.texas.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Texas report due date: read at statutes.capitol.texas.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Tex: read at sos.texas.gov, dated August 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Texas registered agent statute: read at sos.texas.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Texas Secretary of State, foreign: read at sos.state.tx.us, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Form 304 instructions: read at sos.state.tx.us, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Business Organizations Code, Chapter 9: read at statutes.capitol.texas.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Texas Comptroller, franchise tax: read at comptroller.texas.gov, dated October 2026, kept short on purpose
- Entry for Texas Business Organizations Code, Chapter: read at tcss.legis.texas.gov, dated November 2026, kept short on purpose
- The TX Registered Agent.org pricing page, on November 13, 2026
- The Texas Registered Agent.ai pricing page, on November 13, 2026
- The Mainstay Filing Texas service page, on November 13, 2026