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To register a foreign corporation in Texas, you must file a Texas Application for Registration with the Texas Secretary of State. You can submit this document by mail, by fax, in person, or online. The Application for Registration for a foreign Texas corporation costs $750 to file.

A general business license is not required in Texas. However, it is important to determine necessary licenses, permits, certifications, registrations or authorizations for a specific business activity, at the federal, state and local level.

Texas takes about 3 business days to process online filings, and returns expedited (add $25) filings in 2 days. Mail or fax filings take about 7 business days plus additional time for mailing. Filing in person, directly with the state, will get your application processed in 2 business days.

Yes. Non-U.S. corporations, LLCs, LPs and financial institutions must register with the secretary of state before transacting business in Texas. Such entities are subject to state franchise tax and federal income tax on certain income. For more information about federal taxes, visit .IRS.gov or call (800) 829-3676.

Online filing is available through the Secretary of State's website SOSDirect. (Please note that there is a 2.7% processing fee if you pay with a credit card, bringing your total up to $770.25). You can also download form 304 here, print it out and submit it (in duplicate) by mail, fax or in person.

Visit our "Why Texas?" webpage. If you are considering moving your business to Texas from another state, you will want to register it once you choose a location. If your business is a separate legal entity, you will need to register it with the Texas Secretary of State's Office in order to transact business in Texas.