Texas Corporation Annual Report Lookup
Complete guide to finding and verifying Texas corporation annual report filings. Learn how to check compliance status, find due dates, and avoid penalties.
Table of Contents
Texas Annual Report Requirements
Texas corporations must file annual reports with the Secretary of State to maintain good standing. Understanding these requirements is crucial for compliance and business operations.
Who Must File
- Texas Corporations (for-profit)
- Texas Professional Corporations
- Foreign corporations doing business in Texas
- Nonprofit corporations (different requirements)
Filing Schedule
- Due Date: By May 15th annually
- Filing Fee: $50 for most corporations
- Late Penalty: $50 additional fee
- Grace Period: 120 days before forfeiture
Important: LLCs Different
Texas LLCs do NOT file annual reports. They only need to file a Public Information Report (PIR) when certain ownership changes occur.
How to Lookup Annual Reports
Texas provides several ways to lookup annual report filing status. Follow these steps for the most effective search:
1Access Texas SOSDirect
Start with the official Texas Secretary of State search:
https://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/sosda/index.shtmlThis database contains all current entity information including filing status.
2Search by Entity Information
You can search using:
- Entity Name: Full or partial corporation name
- File Number: Texas filing number (if known)
- Registered Agent: Agent name or company
- Officer Names: Director or officer information
3Review Entity Details
The search results will show:
Basic Information
- • Corporation name and type
- • File number and incorporation date
- • Registered agent details
- • Principal office address
Compliance Status
- • Current status (Active, Forfeited, etc.)
- • Last report filing date
- • Tax clearance status
- • Any pending requirements
4Check Filing History
For detailed filing history:
- • Click on the entity name for full details
- • Review the "History" or "Filings" section
- • Look for annual report entries by year
- • Note any amendments or corrections
Understanding Compliance Status
Texas uses specific status indicators to show compliance with annual reporting requirements:
Entity Status Definitions
✓ Active Statuses
- • In Existence: Fully compliant
- • Active: Current and filing
- • Good Standing: All requirements met
⚠ Warning Statuses
- • Delinquent: Late filing
- • Tax Forfeited: Tax issues
- • Suspended: Compliance problems
✗ Inactive Statuses
- • Forfeited: Charter revoked
- • Voluntarily Dissolved: Closed by choice
- • Merged: Combined with another entity
Tax Clearance Status
Texas also tracks tax compliance separately from annual reports:
Tax Current
All state taxes paid and current. Required for good standing.
Tax Forfeited
Outstanding tax obligations. Entity cannot obtain certificates of good standing.
Filing Deadlines & Penalties
Annual Filing Schedule
Key Dates
- Annual Report Due:May 15
- Filing Fee:$50
- Late Penalty:$50
- Forfeiture After:Sept 12
Consequences of Late Filing
- • Additional $50 penalty after May 15
- • Cannot obtain certificates of good standing
- • Risk of administrative forfeiture
- • Potential loss of corporate protections
Forfeiture Warning
Texas corporations that fail to file annual reports by September 12 (120 days after the due date) will have their charters forfeited. This terminates the corporation's legal existence.
Monitor All Your Business Entities
Track annual report deadlines and compliance status across all 50 states with our Chrome extension.
Never miss a filing deadline again