Texas LLC Annual Report: No Fee Required, But Don't Miss the Deadline
Texas LLCs must file annual Public Information Reports by May 15 with no fee, but missing the deadline can lead to administrative dissolution and loss of liability protection.
Texas LLC annual reports are due May 15 — missing the deadline adds a No monetary late fee, but administrative dissolution after approximately 60-120 days of non-filing late fee with a No official grace period - penalties begin accumulating after May 15 deadline grace period. See details below.
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No monetary late fee, but administrative dissolution after approximately 60-120 days of non-filing
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grace period
No official grace period - penalties begin accumulating after May 15 deadline
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dissolution timeline
Administrative dissolution typically occurs 60-120 days after the May 15 deadline for non-filing
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline
Stage 1
Immediately after May 15 deadline
LLC is considered delinquent and not in good standing with the Texas Secretary of State
✓ Fix:Yes - file the overdue Public Information Report immediately to avoid further penalties
Stage 2
30-60 days after deadline
Texas Secretary of State sends notice of delinquency and potential administrative dissolution
✓ Fix:Yes - file the report promptly to prevent dissolution proceedings from continuing
Stage 3
60-120 days after deadline
Administrative dissolution of the LLC, loss of good standing, and potential loss of liability protection
✓ Fix:Yes - but requires reinstatement process including filing overdue reports and paying reinstatement fee
How to Fix It: Step-by-Step
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File the Overdue Public Information Report
Submit Form PIR (Public Information Report) through the Texas Secretary of State's SOSDirect online system at https://www.sos.state.tx.us or by mail with required business information.
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Pay Any Required Reinstatement Fees
If your LLC was administratively dissolved, pay the $75 reinstatement fee plus any other required fees to restore your LLC to good standing.
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Request Reinstatement (if dissolved)
File Form 802 (Application for Reinstatement) with the Texas Secretary of State if your LLC was dissolved, including all overdue reports and fees.
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Obtain Certificate of Good Standing
Request an updated Certificate of Good Standing from the Texas Secretary of State to verify your LLC is back in compliance and active.
🚨 Reinstatement After Dissolution
Reinstatement Possible?
Yes
How Long Allowed
Up to 3 years after administrative dissolution
Reinstatement Fee
$75 reinstatement fee plus any filing fees for overdue reports
What You Lose During Dissolution
During dissolution, the LLC loses liability protection, cannot conduct business legally, may face personal liability for owners, and loses the right to use the LLC name
Frequently Asked Questions
Texas does not charge a late fee for submitting the Public Information Report itself to the Texas Secretary of State. However, this does not mean non-filing is consequence-free. If your LLC fails to file the required annual report by the deadline, the Secretary of State will administratively dissolve your business. To reinstate a dissolved LLC, you must pay a $75 reinstatement fee plus the standard filing fee for your annual report, which is currently $0 for the report itself but may include other associated costs depending on your filing method.
This distinction is critical: while timely filing avoids penalties, administrative dissolution carries serious consequences, including loss of liability protection and the inability to conduct business legally in Texas. The practical impact means non-filing costs you at least $75 in reinstatement fees plus administrative burden and potential business interruption.
File your Public Information Report before the deadline to avoid dissolution entirely. Check the Texas Secretary of State website for your specific filing deadline based on your LLC's formation date.
Yes, you can reinstate a dissolved Texas LLC within 3 years of administrative dissolution by filing Form 802 (Application for Reinstatement) with the Texas Secretary of State. You'll pay a $75 reinstatement fee plus any outstanding annual report filing fees ($0 for reports filed after January 1, 2024, though older reports may have associated costs). Critically, you must submit all overdue Public Information Reports (the annual compliance filing Texas requires) before reinstatement is approved. This means if your LLC was dissolved for missing multiple years of reports, you'll need to file each year's missing report separately. The practical implication: your LLC's legal status and liability protection are restored retroactively to the original dissolution date, protecting you from personal liability for debts incurred during the dissolution period. However, you cannot conduct business legally until reinstatement is complete. File Form 802 online through the Texas Secretary of State's website immediately if your LLC has been dissolved for less than 3 years.
Yes, being late on your Texas LLC annual report can directly jeopardize your liability protection. If the Texas Secretary of State administratively dissolves your LLC for missing the annual report deadline (due by June 15th each year), your personal liability shield disappears immediately. This means you become personally responsible for all business debts, lawsuits, and contractual obligations—defeating the entire purpose of forming an LLC.
The Texas Secretary of State imposes a $300 late fee for reports filed after June 15th, but the real cost is losing your limited liability protection retroactively to the dissolution date. Your business creditors can now pursue your personal assets.
To restore protection, you must file Form 501-6.1 (Application for Reinstatement) with the Secretary of State, pay the $300 late fee plus any back fees, and provide evidence of business continuation. File your overdue report immediately and submit the reinstatement application as your next step.
To verify your Texas LLC's good standing status, search the Texas Secretary of State's business database at https://www.sos.state.tx.us/cgi-bin/corp_search_list.pl using your LLC's name or EIN. This free search shows your current filing status instantly.
For official documentation, request a Certificate of Good Standing directly from the Texas Secretary of State's office for $5 per certificate. This formal document proves your LLC is active and compliant—essential for bank loans, contracts, and business licensing.
Check your status before the annual report deadline of May 15 each year. If your LLC appears "delinquent" or "inactive," you've missed the deadline and now owe $125 in late fees plus potential reinstatement costs. Acting immediately prevents your LLC from losing legal protection and liability coverage.
Visit https://www.sos.state.tx.us to run your search today, then file Form 05-102 (Annual Report) if any issues appear.
No, the Texas Secretary of State does not negotiate or waive the $75 reinstatement fee. This fee is statutorily mandated under Texas Business & Commerce Code § 3.006 and applies uniformly to all LLCs seeking reinstatement after administrative dissolution. The Texas Secretary of State's Corporations Division has no discretionary authority to reduce, eliminate, or defer this charge, regardless of circumstances. However, you can avoid reinstatement fees entirely by filing your annual report before the deadline—due by June 15th each year—which costs only $0 for online filing through the Texas Secretary of State's website. If your LLC has already been dissolved, expect to pay the full $75 reinstatement fee plus any delinquent annual report fees. The practical implication is that dissolved LLCs face a mandatory cost to resume business operations; preventive compliance is far more cost-effective. File your 2026 annual report immediately through the Secretary of State's online portal at sos.texas.gov to avoid dissolution and reinstatement costs.
