Registered agent price index · Texas
3 Best Registered Agents in Texas (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Highest index first. Cost carries 38% and coverage 32% (the full basis)
Ledger summary
Texas ledger, best value first
1. TX Registered Agent.org: best for the smallest three-year sum
Index leaderTX Registered Agent.org holds the first line: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Cost settles it: three years here come in under Mainstay Filing.
Line includes
- An in-state address on record
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report is yours to complete
2. Mainstay Filing: best for a price that never changes by state
Nationwide serviceMainstay Filing is line 2: a flat $149 a year that stays the same in every state.
The $150 three-year difference from TX Registered Agent.org fixes its position.
Line includes
- A street address inside the state
- Three government mailings a year, scanned at no cost
- Serves nonprofits, corporations, LPs and LLPs along with LLCs
Credits
- Price $149, renewal $149
- A single account for every state
Debits
- $50 more per year than the local line
- Report filing requires the formation package
3. Texas Registered Agent.ai: best for keeping everything local
Local providerTexas Registered Agent.ai indexes third. The entries: a three-year subtotal of $297 when the company never leaves the state.
Same year-one and renewal prices as TX Registered Agent.org.
Line includes
- An in-state address on record
- Legal papers scanned into your account
Credits
- Cheaper annually than Mainstay Filing
- $99 a year, unchanged at renewal
Debits
- Nothing outside the state
- The Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report is yours to complete
Subtotal by year
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit TX Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Texas Registered Agent.ai | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | Visit Texas Registered Agent.aiPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Subtotal calculator
State fees, with citations
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Formation filing charge | $300 | sos.texas.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Report charge | None | comptroller.texas.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Late fee | $50 | comptroller.texas.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Three-year state subtotal | $300 | Filing + reports + any tax |
Index notes
The deciding column for Texas was three-year cost index (38% of the index), where TX Registered Agent.org led.
TX Registered Agent.org takes the cost column with $297 over three years, where Mainstay Filing needs $150 more.
Official Texas registered agent requirements (Texas Secretary of State)
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Texas resident, including an owner, officer or employee, or an organization registered or authorized in Texas with a business office at the registered office. The company cannot be its own agent, and the agent has to consent. (Tex. Bus. Orgs. Code § 5.201)
The address has to be a street address where papers can be handed to the agent during normal business hours. A mailbox service or answering service alone does not qualify.
Source text: sos.texas.gov (read October 2026) per the state
Going without a service
The no-service choice costs nothing extra for an eligible owner. What the lines above sell is time, at $99 to $149 a year.
FAQ
How much does a Texas registered agent charge each year?
From $99 to $149 a year on this ledger.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Service subtotals run $297 to $447 over three years.
Does Texas require a registered agent for every LLC?
Yes. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
May I serve as my own registered agent?
If you qualify, yes; the requirements section lists the rules.
What does the state collect from the LLC every year?
After formation, Texas expects the Public Information Report + Franchise Tax Report at no charge every year, May 15.
When does one line pass another in total cost?
They never cross in ten years, so the year-one order holds.
Which registered agent indexes best in Texas?
TX Registered Agent.org indexes first. Mainstay Filing and Texas Registered Agent.ai follow.
Source lines
- Texas yearly filing: Annual report is backed by comptroller.texas.gov, read October 2026.
- Texas report due date is backed by statutes.capitol.texas.gov, read August 2026.
- Tex is backed by sos.texas.gov, read August 2026.
- Texas registered agent statute is backed by sos.texas.gov, read October 2026.
- Ledger input from the TX Registered Agent.org pricing page, November 13, 2026
- Ledger input from the Mainstay Filing Texas service page, November 13, 2026
- Ledger input from the Texas Registered Agent.ai pricing page, November 13, 2026