Change Texas LLC address
To change the address of an Texas LLC, you will need to file a Statement of Change with the Secretary of State & Department of Revenue and file separately with the IRS.
Official Texas form to change LLC address
Complete this form and mail it to the Texas Secretary of State to change the LLC's business address
Mail form
What is an LLC?
Limited Liability Company
LLC is a business entity in the U.S that provides limited liability to its members. It has characteristics from both corporation and sole proprietorship. LLCs are permitted under State statutes of each US state.
Limited liability
Personal assets are protected for people with limited liability when they are sued.
Corporation
A business entity that can issue shares and give limited liability to shareholders.
Members
Owners of an LLC are referred to as members. They own membership interest in the LLC.
Sole proprietorship
Where an individual engages in business activity without formal organization.
Types of LLC
Depends on the number of members and whether it has elected to change its IRS classification.
Single-member LLC
Has only a single member. IRS considers it as a sole proprietorship for tax purposes.
LLC as C-corp
Owners of an LLC are referred to as members. They own membership interest in the LLC.
Multi-member LLC
Has two members. IRS considers it as a partnership for tax purposes.
LLC as S-corp
A special election for a maximum of 100 US shareholders.
Actions
Follow step-by-step instructions
How to change an LLC's principal address in Texas?
Check the steps below:
1. Select a new address
If you are thinking of changing the address, you must have already decided on the new address. Whether it is your home, new office, or even an address provider, make sure you have the new address ready before you proceed with changing the LLC address.
Ensure you are able to receive mail at the new address. Though this address is not where service of process documents are served, it is important to have a mail handling facility at this address.
2. File Statement Of Change with Secretary of State
Fill and file the Statement of Change of Registered Office/Agent with the Secretary of State by mail.
Filing fees
$15
Address
Texas Secretary of State,
P.O. Box 13697,
Austin, TX 787
3. Change address with the Comptroller of Texas online
4. File Form 8822-B with IRS
Apart from filing the address change with the respective state. You will also need to file with the IRS, to notify them of the change of address. Using Form 8822-B.
5. Update your operating agreement
Change the address mentioned in the operating agreement to reflect the newly updated address.
6. Update state and federal government records
If there are government documents where you had to submit LLC address, make sure you update them.
7. Update your business contacts
Inform your banks, suppliers, partners, customers, privacy policies, and other legal documents.
Entity name
Every LLC should have a unique name in Texas. Texas maintains a list of names of entities in the state. Go through it to check if your chosen name is available.
Search for names
Go to the official website of the Texas taxable entity search tool to see if the name you want is available.
Searching fee
Free
Reservation
You can reserve a name for your LLC for a specific duration by paying reservation fees to the Texas corporations section. You will have to file your LLC formation documents within this period to keep the name. Alternatively, you can directly go ahead with the LLC formation without any reservation. That's fine too.
Reservation fee
$40
Reservation period
120 days
LLC naming guidelines
The name you choose for your LLC must the official naming guidelines.
Texas Business Organizations Code §5.054
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Here are some of the guidelines in simple language:
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Must contain: the phrase "limited liability company" or "limited company"; or an abbreviation of one of those phrases.
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Don’t include terms that indicate that you are doing an activity that you are not authorised to do.
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Your name should be ‘distinguishable’ in the Secretary of State records. Adding a punctuation or ‘the’ does not make it distinguishable.
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Don’t use words that makes it seems like you are a governmental entity or has an affiliation.
Registered agent
A registered agent is an agent of your LLC on whom any notice, process or demand may be served. Every LLC in Texas needs to have a registered agent located in the state.
Requirements
According to Texas Business Organisations Code § 5.200:
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Registered agent can be an individual or an authorised organisation.
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Registered agent must have a street address where they can personally receive service of process.
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Office of Registered agent cannot be just a mailbox service of a telephone answering service.
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Registered agent must give a documented consent to serve as your LLC's agent, but filing is not mandatory
Form
Failure to maintain registered agent
If you fail to appoint or maintain a registered agent, it can lead to involuntary termination or revocation of registration to transact business in Texas
Frequently asked questions
Related steps in Texas
There are other actions you can perform in your Texas LLC. See the pages for more details.
Texas LLC add member
Texas LLC remove member
Texas LLC change name