Kept simple · Texas
3 Best LLC Services in Texas (2026): Simply Ranked
The short version
- State fee
- $300, paid once
- Afterward
- No fee for the report
- Registered agent
- Yes, it is required
- Ranked first
- Mainstay Filing, TX Registered Agent.org then Texas Registered Agent.ai
Ranked in Texas
Prices come from each company's own page. Method.1. Mainstay Filing: best for not filing the Public Information Report
Annual price $199, renewal price $199. State fee extra
First place: Mainstay Filing, since one yearly price, $199, includes formation, the registered agent and every Public Information Report.
TX Registered Agent.org costs $200 less over three years. You would do more of the paperwork.
Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report filing is included, and Texas charges no fee.
Includes
- The formation filing
- Registered agent all year
- Public Information Report filed for you
- EIN application
- State fees at cost
Good
- Renews at $199
- $199 a year covers filing, agent and report
- The EIN application costs nothing extra
Against
- Pays $100 more each year than TX Registered Agent.org
2. TX Registered Agent.org: best for a one-state LLC
Year one $199. Later years $99
TX Registered Agent.org ranks second. It opens at $199, first agent year included, and renews at $99.
The Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report is not included. You file it.
Includes
- The LLC, filed
- Year-one agent
Good
- The first agent year is included
- Agent renews at $99
- Formation fee $199
Against
- Your own task list gains the Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report
- EIN help is $99 more
3. Texas Registered Agent.ai: best for another local option
Year one $199. Later years $99
Texas Registered Agent.ai ranks third. It opens at $199, first agent year included, and renews at $99.
The Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report is not included. You file it.
It charges what TX Registered Agent.org charges.
Includes
- The LLC, filed
- Year-one agent
Good
- Agent renews at $99
- Formation fee $199
- The first agent year is included
Against
- Your own task list gains the Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report
- EIN help is $99 more
Side by side
| # | Name | Start | After year one | Three years | Covers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | the formation filing; registered agent all year; Public Information Report filed for you | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | TX Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | The LLC, filed; Year-one agent | Visit TX Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Texas Registered Agent.ai | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | The LLC, filed; Year-one agent | Visit Texas Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
The facts
What does an LLC cost to form here?
Budget $300 for the filing and $199 for first-year service.
Over three years the state collects $300, filing included. from sos.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short
What do I file?
You submit one filing, the Certificate of Formation (Form 205), to the Texas Secretary of State.
Statute: Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 3.005. from sos.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short
Must the LLC name a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Texas resident, including an owner, officer or employee, or an organization registered or authorized in Texas with a business office at the registered office. The company cannot be its own agent, and the agent has to consent.
from sos.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short
What comes after formation?
File the Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report each year. It is free. The state puts the date at May 15.
Lateness costs $50.
from comptroller.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short
Can I file it myself?
Yes. Your three-year bill is the state's $300.
Services charge $397 to $597 over three years for the paperwork and the agent.
What put the first pick first?
Mainstay Filing scores best on work included, which is 27% of the score.
Two checks carry most of the weight: three-year cost (38%) and work included (27%).
One thing decides it. The Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report is in the first pick's price. TX Registered Agent.org leaves it to you.
Texas formation rules, sourced
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee to form | $300 | from sos.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Registered agent | Yes, it is required | from sos.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| Report | No fee | from comptroller.texas.gov, October 2026, kept short |
| State fees, three years | $300 | The rows above, added |
Also asked
Who files the EIN application?
Add-on prices for the EIN application: $99 from TX Registered Agent.org, $99 from Texas Registered Agent.ai. Mainstay Filing includes it.
Is there a late fee?
A late report costs $50 more.
What do the picks cost over three years?
Mainstay Filing is $597, while TX Registered Agent.org is $397, while Texas Registered Agent.ai is $397, before state fees.
Where do the figures come from?
Every state fee links to its official page. Every service price comes from the company's own site.
Must I use a service?
Not required. The state takes filings from owners.
Which LLC service should I use in Texas?
Put Mainstay Filing first, and TX Registered Agent.org and Texas Registered Agent.ai after.
References
- 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
- Mainstay Filing Texas service page, read November 13, 2026
- TX Registered Agent.org pricing page, read November 13, 2026
- Texas Registered Agent.ai pricing page, read November 13, 2026