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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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Statewide 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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Federal 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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Statewide 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.

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Statewide 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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Travis Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Workforce Commission
Free

Texas Workforce Commission Employer Resources

Employer startup resources covering workforce assistance, employment law, tax account registration, SBA links, and hiring support.

hiringcomplianceworkforce
Statewide Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Secretary of State
Free to review; filing fees vary

Texas Business Organizations Fee Schedule

Official fee schedule for Texas business organization filings, including common formation fees.

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Statewide Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Comptroller
Free

Texas Comptroller Sales and Use Tax

Official Texas sales and use tax guidance, including state and local rate structure and permit/reporting information.

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Statewide Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Comptroller
Free

Texas Comptroller Franchise Tax

Official franchise tax overview for taxable entities formed or organized in Texas or doing business in Texas.

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Statewide Verified 2026-06-04
Texas Workforce Commission
Free

TWC Unemployment Tax Registration

Official unemployment tax account registration source; TWC states employers must register within 10 days of becoming liable.

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Statewide Verified 2026-06-04