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Incorporating in Texas

For complete and current information concerning Texas corporations you should go to the state’s official web site . The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Texas but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the the state’s official web site , and while we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and should therefore be independently verified.

Texas corporation name:

A Texas corporation’s name must contain the word "corporation," "company," or "incorporated" or an abbreviation thereof and, except as may be permitted under Texas law, it shall not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, the name of any domestic corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability company existing under the laws of Texas, or the name of any foreign corporation, non-profit corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability company authorized to transact business in Texas, or a name reserved in accordance with Texas law. A Texas corporation name cannot contain any word or phrase which indicates or implies it is organized for any purpose other than one or more of the purposes contained in its articles of incorporation.

Texas corporation board of directors:

The board of directors of a Texas corporation may consist of one or more members with the number being fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the articles of incorporation or the bylaws, provided however that the number constituting the initial board of directors shall be fixed by the articles of incorporation.

Texas corporation officers:

The officers of a Texas corporation shall consist of a president and a secretary, both elected by the board of directors at such time and in such manner as may be prescribed by the bylaws. Such other officers and assistant officers and agents as may be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by the board of directors or chosen in such other manner as may be prescribed by the corporation’s bylaws. The same person may simultaneously hold more than one office.

Texas corporation shareholders’ and directors’ meetings:

An annual shareholders’ meeting shall be held at such time as may be stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. Special shareholders’ meetings may be called by (a) the president, the board of directors, or such other person or persons as may be authorized in the articles of incorporation or the bylaws or (b) the holders of at least ten percent of all the shares entitled to vote at the proposed special meeting, unless the articles of incorporation provide for a number of shares greater than (up to 50%) or less than ten percent, in which event special meetings of the shareholders may be called by the holders of at least the percentage of shares so specified. Shareholders’ meetings may be held within or without the state of Texas as may be stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws.

Regular board of directors’ meetings may be held with or without notice, as prescribed in the bylaws. Special board of directors’ meetings shall be held upon such notice as prescribed in the bylaws. Board of directors’ meetings may be within or without the state of Texas.

Texas taxes:

See the Texas Window on State Government web site.

Texas Registered Agent:

Texas corporations are required to have a registered agent in Texas. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

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Incorporate in Texas