Which state is cheaper for an LLC: Texas or Nevada?

Over 5 years, Texas is cheaper with an estimated total cost of $495, compared to $2,020 for Nevada, saving you approximately $1,525.

Can I register in Nevada if I live and work in Texas?

You can form an entity in Nevada, but if your principal residence or business operations are in Texas, statutory nexus rules require you to register as a Foreign LLC in Texas. In Texas, the foreign filing fee is $750 plus annual foreign maintenance of $0/year.

2026 Head-to-Head Statutory Comparison

Texas vs Nevada LLC

Texas charges $300 upfront with $0 annual report fees under $2.47M revenue; Nevada charges $425 upfront and $350+/yr in ongoing business licenses.

5-Year Cost Verdict: Texas saves an estimated $1,525 over 5 years.

Texas Model →Nevada Model →

Direct Side-by-Side Fee Matrix

Statutory 2026 Fee Schedules

Metric	Texas	Nevada
Initial State Filing Fee	$300	$75
Annual Report Fee & Frequency	$0 (none)	$350 (annual)
Annual Franchise Tax	$0 / None	$0 / None
5-Year Estimated True Cost	$495	$2,020
Public Member Anonymity	Public	High (Anonymous)
Foreign Qualification Fee	$750 upfront ($0/yr)	$425 upfront ($350/yr)

The Reality of Forming Out-of-State

Operating in Texas with a Nevada LLC?

If you live or conduct physical business in Texas and form in Nevada, you must register as a Foreign LLC in Texas. This means paying Nevada's formation fee ($75) PLUS Texas's foreign filing fee ($750) and two annual registered agent fees.