Registered Agent Price Check › Texas
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in Texas
In Texas the state filing fee is $300. Mainstay Filing comes to $499 in year one; the $39 package comes to $339 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $300 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $499 | $199 | $698 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $339 | $125 | $464 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $399 | $199 | $598 |
| Bizee | $0 | $300 | $149 | $449 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $549 | $249 | $798 |
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in Texas costs $15. Source: Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.201, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in Texas?
$300, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in Texas?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.201).