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A Texas business entity search allows you to look up official company details through the Texas Secretary of State database. You can find information like the entity name, type (e.g., LLC or corporation), business filing date, registered agent name, and current status. This also helps verify the business’ legal standing.
Before filing a new entity, use a business search to avoid name duplication, filing rejections, or delays due to existing or non-compliant entities.
A thorough company search protects your legal standing and ensures brand clarity.
Checking the state of a business also helps confirm the accuracy of registered agent and business filing details.
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Visit the [State] Business Lookup on Palm
Enter the Business Name or Entity Number
Find the business by Name or Entity Number
Review Business Status
Use Palm to fix expired due dates and monitoring
When using a Texas business entity search, you'll often come across common structures like LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorship, and partnerships. Each entity type has different legal and tax implications. The Texas LLC search is especially popular for finding limited liability companies. A thorough company search helps you compare business types listed in the Texas business entity database.
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Use the Texas SOSDirect Business Search at sos.state.tx.us. You can search by business name or file number.
$0 to file an Information Report
Yes. You can reserve a name for 120 days for $40.
Name reservation info.
Active: The entity is in good standing with the state.
Inactive: May indicate the business is forfeited, dissolved, or delinquent.
On the Texas SOSDirect search results page.
Annual Report:
Due: May 15 each year
Fee: No filing fee (but franchise tax applies)
