Houston Formation Guide

Form a S-Corp
in Houston, Texas

Houston is the energy capital of the world and has a rapidly diversifying economy including tech, healthcare, and aerospace.

$300
state filing fee
~12 minutes
on Beezsplit
2,304,580
population
Why Houston

Starting a business in Houston

Houston is the energy capital of the world and has a rapidly diversifying economy including tech, healthcare, and aerospace. With a population of 2,304,580, Houston offers a strong local market for S-Corp businesses. Texas S-Corps benefit from no state personal income tax. The franchise tax has a no-tax-due threshold of $2.47M, making it effectively free for most small businesses.

Included

What you get

Certificate of Formation
Bylaws
IRS Form 2553
EIN Application

Best for: Texas-based consultants, agencies, professional services

Compliance

Texas S-Corp requirements

IRS Form 2553 filed within 75 days
Annual franchise tax report (due May 15)
Registered agent required
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~12 minutes from start to finish. No hidden fees.

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Start Your Houston S-Corp, Free