{"id":381377,"date":"2025-09-30T14:38:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T19:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ability-fl-prod.internetbrands.com\/ability-law\/?page_id=381377"},"modified":"2025-09-30T15:01:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T20:01:00","slug":"how-to-form-a-corporation-in-texas-in-eight-steps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/how-to-form-a-corporation-in-texas-in-eight-steps.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Form a Corporation in Texas in Eight Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    How To Form a Corporation in Texas in Eight Steps<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Jordan Walker, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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    To create a Texas corporation, you must choose a business name and registered agent, file a certificate of formation, draft corporate bylaws, hold a directors meeting, issue stock certificates, apply for a Federal EIN, and register for business and tax accounts.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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