Before filing for an Assumed Name, please review the process below and ensure that your Certificate form is filled out completely and correctly. We are committed to providing the property owners and jurisdictions of Bexar County with an accurate and equitable certified appraisal roll.The Online Services Portal is available to ALL owners that would like to conduct business with the Appraisal District electronically. A veteran-owned business must either form with the Secretary of State (SOS) or register with the Comptroller's office. Online filing and searching available through SOSDirect. For information or to subscribe, call (512) 475-2703. A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all businesses in the city. Learn more about applying for a Certificate of Occupancy. The Texas franchise tax is a privilege tax imposed on each taxable entity formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas. "(Personalized Seal)" in the following examples means a seal containing the words "Notary Public, State of Texas" around a star of five points, the notary.