FREE LLC for Texas Veterans

Welcome! This page walks you—clearly and calmly—through every click to form your Texas LLC. If you’re a veteran, you’ll also see exactly how to file for free under the New Veteran-Owned Business program. No jargon, no guesswork—just a clean checklist, official links, and quick tips so you can get it done in one sitting.

• Who qualifies for the Texas free veteran LLC waiver (and what documents you need)
• The exact forms and official portals to use (Secretary of State, Comptroller, IRS)
• How to file your Certificate of Formation, get your EIN, and (if needed) apply for a Texas Sales & Use Tax Permit
• A clear 5-year franchise tax overview for new veteran-owned businesses and compliance, allowing you to focus on growing your business while we handle the tax details.

Request your VVL from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Entrepreneur Program. A consultant will contact you (they may ask for your DD-214 or VA benefits letter) and issue a letter with a unique code for each owner.  

Fill out Form 05-904, Certification of New Veteran-Owned Business. You’ll list each owner, their VVL code, and ownership percentages.  

File the Certificate of Formation (Form 205) and include:

• A VVL for each owner, and
• Your Form 05-904.

You can submit electronically via SOSUpload or file directly in SOSDirect. The normal $300 filing fee is waived for qualifying new veteran-owned businesses.  

Tips while filing:

• Pick a compliant name and designate a registered agent. (If your name implies affiliation with veterans’ orgs, there are extra consent rules.)

Apply online with the IRS (never pay a third-party for an EIN). 

Apply online via the Comptroller’s eSystems. See who needs a permit and the application options (online AP-201, etc.). 

Texas doesn’t require you to file an operating agreement, but every LLC should keep one internally along with initial minutes/resolutions (banking authorization, member/manager designations, etc.). 

For five years from your formation date, you owe no franchise tax and, for reports due 2024+, you don’t file a No Tax Due report or PIR/Ownership report. After the 5th anniversary, normal franchise tax and reporting rules resume.

We will handle everything end-to-end:

• Filing your Texas LLC (state paperwork)
• Obtaining your IRS EIN
• Getting your Texas Sales Tax ID (if applicable)
• Providing Operating Agreement + Initial Corporate Minutes

• The “free” program applies only to qualifying new veteran-owned businesses formed between Jan 1, 2022 and Dec 31, 2025 (current window). If laws change or extend, follow the SOS/Comptroller pages above for updates.  
• This is general guidance, not legal or tax advice. If you have special ownership, financing, or multi-entity needs, let’s tailor a plan.