{"id":"us-tx-fee-franchise-tax","page":"https://joyworkos.com/en/reports/texas-franchise-tax/","name":"Texas franchise tax and Public Information Report (Comptroller of Public Accounts)","name_en":"Texas franchise tax and Public Information Report (Comptroller of Public Accounts)","local_name":"Franchise Tax Report and Public Information Report (Form 05-102) / Ownership Information Report (Form 05-167)","country":"US","country_name":"United States","category":"Government fees","what_it_shows":"Every taxable entity in Texas (corporations, LLCs, partnerships and registered foreign entities) files an annual franchise tax report by 15 May. Entities with annualised revenue up to $2.65 million (2026 and 2027 reports) owe no tax and file only a Public or Ownership Information Report; missing it leads to forfeiture of the right to do business.","who_needs_it":"Owners of Texas LLCs and corporations, foreign entities registered in Texas, accountants, tax preparers","why":"Yearly 15 May filing, no-tax-due PIR filing for small companies, curing forfeiture notices, extension payments","price":null,"sold_by_joy":false,"delivery":"Webfile confirmation immediately on submission","format":"Webfile confirmation page with confirmation number (PDF); filed report shows on the taxpayer account","who_can_order":"The person or an authorised agent","what_we_need":{"details":"11-digit Texas taxpayer number (not the EIN); Webfile access for that taxpayer; accounting year dates; annualised total revenue and cost/compensation data (if above threshold); for the PIR: officers, directors, managers or members with titles and addresses, registered agent and office, principal office, entities owning 10% or more; signer's name and title","upload":"none","authorisation":"sign","original_by_courier":false},"legal_limits":"Report and PIR are signed by an officer, director, manager or authorised preparer under penalty of law; an operator files only with the client's data and authorisation. Joy must not give tax advice on margin computation beyond data entry.","issuer":"Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts","official_source":"https://security.app.cpa.state.tx.us/","how_to_get_it_yourself":"comptroller.texas.gov > Taxes > Franchise Tax > Webfile (eSystems login) > select the taxpayer > file 2026 Franchise Tax Report (No Tax Due via PIR/OIR, E-Z Computation or Long Form) > complete Public Information Report > pay any tax > print confirmation","faq":[{"q":"How do I get Texas franchise tax and Public Information Report (Comptroller of Public Accounts)?","a":"Only the person concerned can obtain it, directly from Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. comptroller.texas.gov > Taxes > Franchise Tax > Webfile (eSystems login) > select the taxpayer > file 2026 Franchise Tax Report (No Tax Due via PIR/OIR, E-Z Computation or Long Form) > complete Public Information Report > pay any tax > print confirmation"}],"languages":[{"lang":"he","page":"https://joyworkos.com/reports/texas-franchise-tax/"},{"lang":"en","page":"https://joyworkos.com/en/reports/texas-franchise-tax/"}],"order":null,"seller":"Joy Work OS (Neos Tech Ltd, Israel) — a private service, not the issuing authority"}