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Austin Entrepreneur Resource Hub
Find the right resource, event, or funding path for your business.
Tell us where you are. We will point you to vetted help - free and local first. Every resource is checked by Chamber staff.
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Texas.gov
Free Starting a Business in Texas
Official seven-step checklist for starting a Texas business, covering planning, location, financing, structure, taxes, permits, and employer requirements.
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Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Secretary of State
Paid filing fees Texas Secretary of State Filing Options
Official online filing options for Texas entities, including SOSDirect, SOSUpload, entity searches, status checks, and name availability.
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Verified 2026-06-04
Internal Revenue Service
Free IRS EIN Online Application
Official free federal Employer Identification Number application. Founders should use IRS directly rather than paid third-party EIN sites.
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Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Comptroller
Free to register; tax obligations vary Texas Online Tax Registration Application
Official registration path for Texas sales and use tax and other state tax accounts.
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Verified 2026-06-04
Office of the Texas Governor
Free Texas Business Licenses and Permits Guide
State industry-specific licenses and permits guide for Texas businesses.
permitscompliance
Verified 2026-06-04
City of Austin Economic Development
Free City of Austin Start a Business
Austin startup guide with BizAid Orientation, business structure, tax agency, DBA/entity, and permitting links.
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Verified 2026-06-04
Funding roadmap
Capital that fits your stage
1 Draft the business plan and operating assumptions recommended · Start with the Texas.gov checklist, City of Austin startup guide, and library research tools. Capture customer, pricing, startup costs, funding need, entity choice, location, and permit assumptions.
2 Choose the business structure required · Review common structure options and use the Texas Secretary of State for LLC, partnership, or corporation filings. Treat legal structure as an advisor-reviewed decision.
3 Check name availability and DBA needs required · Check Texas entity name availability, then route Travis County unincorporated assumed names through the Travis County Clerk when applicable.
4 Form the Texas entity if needed required · Use SOSDirect or other official Texas Secretary of State filing paths for formation documents and current filing fees.
5 Get an EIN directly from the IRS required · Apply through the IRS EIN application. The IRS advises forming a state legal entity before applying when creating an LLC or corporation.
The roadmap is a guide, not legal, tax, or funding advice. Every step links back to official or verified source records.
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