How Can I Change the Name of My Business in Texas?

How to Change the Name of Your Texas LLC

You can file an amendment to change your Texas LLC name through the state’s online SOSDirect portal. Check availability before filing paperwork. The cost is $150 plus $1 for online filing.

Updating Related Documents and Licenses

When changing your LLC name in Texas, update related documents and licenses. Contact agencies about permits and licenses after filing. Paperwork includes amending Articles of Organization.

Changing Business Name in Mississippi

There are reasons for changing your business name in Mississippi. To change a Mississippi LLC name, first check if your desired name is available. Then file the amendment form through the Secretary of State’s website.

Steps for Changing an LLC Name in Texas

  • Check if your new LLC name is available.
  • File the Amendment form (and wait for approval).

Filing a certificate of amendment with the Texas Secretary of State is just the first step when changing your LLC’s name. You’ll probably also want to inform the following organizations of your name change:

  • Your bank (to change the name on your account).
  • Texas’s Business Permit Office (if you have a business permit for your LLC).
  • The IRS (though you probably won’t need a new EIN, you’ll still have to report your name change).

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