Purpose of Dissolution Filings
Official Texas Certificate of Termination for LLCs filed with the Texas Secretary of State. Required to formally wind down and terminate the existence of a Texas LLC, preventing further franchise tax assessments.
Mandatory Compliance Roadmap
Texas LLC Termination Guide
To terminate a Texas LLC, file Form 651 Certificate of Termination with the Texas Secretary of State. Prior to filing, the LLC must also file a final Franchise Tax Report with the Texas Comptroller.
Required Steps
- File a final Franchise Tax Report with the Texas Comptroller (marked "Final").
- Obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate from the Texas Comptroller if required.
- File Form 651 Certificate of Termination with the Texas Secretary of State via SOSDirect or by mail.
Key Warning
Texas LLCs that fail to formally terminate continue to accumulate franchise tax liability indefinitely, even if the business is no longer operating.
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What happens if I do nothing?
The state will assess late fees and back-taxes. Even inactive companies accumulate mandatory franchise fees until the official dissolution form is accepted.
Submission Execution
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