Entity Formation for Texas LLCs and S-Corps
I’m Krystal Le, CPA. I help DFW owners form the Texas entity and finish first-year setup — SOS filing, EIN, books, and tax elections — then hand S-Corp salary work to the S-Corp page.
Why Choose LeCPA for Entity Formation?
Formation is a legal filing. First-year setup is the part that saves you. IRS Publication 583, Starting a Business and Keeping Records, is the posture I use with new DFW owners: the certificate from Austin is the start, not the finish. I file the Texas entity and stand up the first-year kit — EIN, books, bank posture, and the tax calendar — so you are not reconstructing a year from a stack of statements next April.
What I file: a Texas Secretary of State Certificate of Formation. An LLC is Form 205. A for-profit corporation is Form 201. I will not call the LLC form Form 201. Then an EIN (Form SS-4; Publication 1635, Understanding Your EIN, explains when a new number is required). Then a Texas Comptroller franchise-tax account — most small businesses owe nothing until the Comptroller’s no-tax-due threshold, and I will use the live threshold, not a number from an old blog post. Books, bank, and first-year tax posture hand to bookkeeping. Employees or an S-Corp salary hand to payroll and S-Corp.
This page forms. It does not decide LLC vs S-Corp — that comparison lives on LLC vs S-Corp. A legal entity is not a tax election. Form 8832 is optional and only when the classification actually needs it; a timely Form 2553 can make 8832 unnecessary. I am a CPA, not a law firm and not a registered-agent product. Operating agreements and liability questions belong with a business attorney.
Pricing
I quote after a free consultation. State filing fees are separate and set by Texas — I will use the live Secretary of State amounts, not a number from an old blog post.
Pricing factors:
- •LLC versus corporation filing
- •Whether the Secretary of State filing is already done
- •EIN, books, and franchise-account gaps
- •Number of owners
Our Process
How We Work Together
A clear, proven process that delivers results without surprises.
Free consult
We talk through owners, activity, and whether you already filed with the Secretary of State. No formation package until I know what is missing.
Structure recommendation
I recommend LLC or corporation for the filing. I do not treat that recommendation as an S-Corp decision — election work stays on the S-Corp page.
State filing + EIN
I coordinate the Texas SOS Certificate of Formation (Form 205 for an LLC, Form 201 for a corporation) and the EIN. The person who controls the entity is the responsible party. No nominee.
First-year kit
EIN confirmation, Comptroller franchise-tax account, books and bank posture, and the first-year tax calendar so you know what is due and when.
Hand-off
Ongoing books go to bookkeeping, owner or staff pay to payroll, year-round strategy to tax planning, and Form 2553 / reasonable salary to S-Corp.
Benefits
What You Get
CPA-coordinated Texas formation
The SOS filing and the tax setup are one conversation, so you do not get a certificate and an empty first year.
EIN done correctly
Form SS-4 with the actual controlling responsible party. I will not use a nominee. Publication 1635 is the reference for when a new number is required.
Franchise-tax on the radar
Texas has no personal income tax. LLCs and corporations generally still file a franchise-tax report. I get you on that calendar.
Tax-ready books
The first-year kit is built for the return, then handed to bookkeeping so April is not a reconstruction project.
Clear split: formation vs S election
I form here. Form 2553, reasonable compensation, and owner W-2s live on S-Corp. That split is how you keep the March 15 window.
DFW in-person or virtual
Meet in Garland or form the company remotely. Same filing, same first-year kit.
Who It's For
Is This Service Right for You?
First-time Texas LLC
You need the Form 205 filing, an EIN, and a first-year kit — not a 40-tab comparison. I form the company and set the calendar.
W-2 plus a side business
You are still employed and the side activity needs a real entity, books, and an EIN before it is a pile of 1099s.
Landlord LLC wrapper
You want a Texas LLC around rentals. I form the wrapper and first-year kit here; property-level tax strategy lives on real estate tax.
Learn moreTwo-owner service firm
Two owners, one Texas filing, and a first-year kit both of you can follow. Operating-agreement language still belongs with a business attorney.
Already filed SOS — no EIN or books
The certificate is done. I review what the Secretary of State has, then finish EIN, franchise account, and books. See the FAQ if that is you.
Thinks they want an S-Corp
Form the Texas LLC or corporation here. Elect S-Corp — Form 2553, reasonable salary, owner payroll — on the S-Corp page, not as a formation add-on.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“Krystal and her team were very understanding, thorough, knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. We had several changes and complications in our taxes and she took the time to sit with us and make sure everything was handled properly.”
Kat Durant
4 months ago on Google
“Working with Krystal Le on our tax return was easy and stress free. She is very professional and always reply in a timely manner if we have questions. Highly recommend!”
Kate
a month ago on Google
“Krystal is highly knowledgeable when it comes to complex tax matters. As a newly formed LLC, we encountered several challenges with bookkeeping and tax compliance. Krystal guided us through every step with patience and clarity, helping us stay organized and confident in our filings.”
Hanxiang Wu
4 months ago on Google
Office hours
Krystal Le CPA Co LLC · 3901 W Walnut St, Suite 107, Garland, TX 75042
Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–5:00 PM CT
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