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The Business and Public Filings Division is responsible for the receipt, filing and permanent maintenance and retention of documents that create or affect business organizations and non-profit entities.
Use SOSDirect for Online Business Filings and Searches. Upload Information Affecting One or More Business Filings.
There are seven basic steps to starting a business in Texas. 1. Write your business plan 2. Choose your business location 3. Finance your business 4. Decide on your business structure and register your business name 5. Determine business tax responsibilities 6. Figure out required licenses and permits 7. Learn business employer requirements
Step 4 - Business Structure & Registration. Determine the appropriate structure for your business. In general, sole proprietorships and partnerships need to register and file the business name (DBA or assumed name) with their local county clerk’s office.
Use the links below to go directly to a service or agency page. Access business services from SOS Direct. Apply for or post a job. Learn about Texas' Economy. File and pay taxes. Get small business guidance. Learn about Texas business.
To determine which state-level business license or permit is required for your business activity, please see the 2024-2025 Texas Business Licenses & Permits Guide. It is also important to ensure that all permitting requirements are also met at the local level.
Business Filing Tracker (submitted last 6 months) Documents will appear on the filing status list once they have been entered into the system.
Whether you are filing a business, wish to learn more about voting, or need assistance with another service, the Texas Secretary of State is here to serve you. Popular Services and Topics Business Filings and Searches
The SOSUpload System allows you to upload certain documents required to create a new business entity, register an existing out-of-state business entity, or make a change to a business entity's record.
The Texas Secretary of State business entity search page (SOSDirect) allows online visitors the power to run a query for a specific business name against its database of registered Texas entities.