Texas Annual Reports – What Types of Annual Filings are Required for Corporations, LLCs, and LLPs?8/20/2021 If you operate a business in Texas, you will need to know what types of annual reports must be filed to remain in good standing with the Secretary of State. Every state has its own reporting requirements – whether your business is in Texas or another state, you should work with your business attorney and CPA to ensure that you are complying with your state’s annual reports and other filing requirements.
In this article, we will provide an overview of the types of annual reports that must be filed for a business located in Texas, including:
What Types of Annual Reports Need to be Filed for My Business? Each state has different reporting requirements for business entities like corporations, LLCs, LLPs, LPs, and nonprofits. Most states require reports to be filed each year, some require reports to be filed every other year, and the annual information reports may have different names in different states or for different types of business entities. These reports may be called annual reports, information reports, annual registrations, periodic reports, or statements of information, but they typically include information like:
Why is this required? Each state, as well as the public and any investors in a company, needs to know 1) how to contact the owners, directors, or managers of a company (for many potential reasons, including ensuring compliance with each state’s tax laws and for service of process) and 2) that the company is still in business and in good standing. What Happens if I Don’t File Required Annual Reports? When annual reports are not filed by the due date, the company will have to pay a late fee when the report is filed. If the reports are never filed, the company may no longer be in “good standing” with the state and:
Types of Annual Reports in Texas There are different types of annual reports that must be filed depending on the type of business entity you have in Texas. For example:
Texas Franchise Tax Reports Although Texas does not require corporations or LLCs to file general annual information reports, you are required to file a Texas franchise public information report (PIR), that includes information like:
Who is Subject to the Franchise Tax in Texas? If your company has taxable income greater than $1,180,000, you are subject to the franchise tax and must file the annual public information report (PIR) for your company. If the company does not qualify for the franchise tax, you can instead file a “Texas franchise tax no tax due report.” Do Nonprofit Corporations Need to File a PIR in Texas? Nonprofit corporations are not required to file a yearly PIR, but they are required to file a periodic report every four years. What About Other Types of Business Entities in Texas? Business entities other than corporations, LLCs, and LLPs are not required to file a franchise public information report (PIR), but they must file an ownership information report (OIR) which contains information about the taxpayer, the company’s registered agent, and any subsidiaries or parent companies. If you have questions about which annual reports you must file for your company or whether you are required to pay franchise taxes in Texas, talk to your business law attorney and your CPA for advice that is specific to your company and to ensure that you are in compliance. Please feel free to contact one of our Murray Lobb attorneys to obtain our legal advice regarding your business’ corporate structure and annual reporting requirements. We also remain available to help you with all your general business, corporate, and estate planning needs. Call our office at: 281.488.06 Murray-Lobb, PLLC 700 Gemini, Suite 115 Houston, Tx 77058
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