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How to Start a Company in Texas (view source)
Revision as of 19:00, 1 February 2016
, 19:00, 1 February 2016→Summary on Forms and Fees
Part 1:
*Search trademark: [http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=tess&state=4804:ixprn7.1.1 Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS)] - Free
*Reserve a name for 120 days:
**Completing Form 501 located at [http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms/501_boc.pdf http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms/501_boc.pdf] - $40
**Or reserve a name online at [http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtml http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtmlSOSDirect] - $50 per class[https://direct.sos.state.tx.us/help/help-corp.asp?pg=fee]
*Prepare a certificate of formation:
**Download the form at [http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms/201_boc.pdf http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/forms/201_boc.pdf] - $300
**Or file online at [http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtml SOSDirect] ($300) and prepare the following necessary information:
#*The name and type of entity being formed;
#* The names and addresses of directors and registered agents;
#* The number and value of initial authorized shares;
#* The business purpose for which the entity is being formed;
#* The name and address of the organizer (i.e., the person responsible for incorporating the company);
#* The effectiveness of the filing, which means when you want the document and the entity to become effective; and
#*The signature of the organizer.
