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Keep your personal address out of Texas public records and ensure you never miss a legal document. CrowSmart provides a reliable physical TX address, starting at $149/year.

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WHY USE A REGISTERED AGENT

What Texas Businesses Need to Know

Texas law requires every LLC and corporation to designate a registered agent. Using a professional service protects your privacy and ensures compliance with the Texas Secretary of State.

Privacy Protection

Using CrowSmart keeps your personal address out of Texas public records. All legal correspondence goes to our Texas address instead of your home.

Multi-State Coverage

If your Texas-based business operates in other states through foreign qualification, you need a registered agent in each state. CrowSmart provides coverage in all 50 states.

Instant Notifications

When we receive documents from the Texas Secretary of State or any Texas court, you get an instant email notification with the document available in your dashboard.

24/7 Dashboard Access

View, download, and manage every document received on behalf of your Texas business from your secure online dashboard at any time.

Common Reasons
Home address appearing in state public records
Missing time-sensitive legal documents or lawsuits
Operating in multiple states with different requirements
Changing registered agents from another provider
TX REQUIREMENTS

Registered Agent Requirements in Texas

Texas law requires every LLC and corporation registered in the state to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in Texas. The Texas Secretary of State is the state agency responsible for business filings and registered agent records.

Your registered agent must be available during normal business hours (9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday) to accept service of process, tax notices, and official state correspondence. A P.O. Box is not acceptable as a registered agent address.

Texas requires continuous registered agent coverage. If your registered agent becomes unavailable and you do not appoint a replacement, the Texas Secretary of Statemay revoke your business's good standing or initiate administrative dissolution proceedings.

What Texas Businesses Need to Know

Texas requires LLCs and corporations to file periodic reports with the Texas Secretary of State. Your annual report is due May 15 (annually, franchise tax report) with a filing fee of No-tax-due threshold: $2.47M. Missing this deadline results in late fees and can lead to loss of good standing.

Your registered agent plays an important role in compliance because the Texas Secretary of State sends annual report reminders and compliance notices to your registered agent address. If your registered agent is not reliably receiving and forwarding these notices, you may miss critical deadlines.

Changing Your Registered Agent in TX

If you currently have a registered agent in Texas and want to switch to CrowSmart, the process involves filing a change of agent form with the Texas Secretary of State and paying a filing fee of $15. The change typically takes effect as soon as the state processes the filing.

When you sign up with CrowSmart, we prepare and file the change of agent form on your behalf at no additional cost. You do not need to notify your previous registered agent separately.

Key Takeaway

Texas requires every LLC and corporation to maintain a registered agent with a physical in-state address. Using CrowSmart protects your personal privacy, ensures reliable document receipt, and keeps your business in good standing with the Texas Secretary of State.

TX SNAPSHOT

Doing Business in Texas

Texas Secretary of State

State Income Tax

None

personal income tax rate

Report Frequency

Annual

LLC filing requirement

Key Fact

No personal income tax

about Texas

Texas has no personal income tax but does impose a franchise (margin) tax on businesses. Most small businesses fall under the no-tax-due threshold of $2.47M in annual revenue. The franchise tax report is due annually by May 15. Texas is the second-largest economy in the US.

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Yes. Texas law requires every LLC and corporation registered in the state to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in Texas. The registered agent must be available during regular business hours (9 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday) to receive legal documents and official correspondence on behalf of your business.

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