LLC Formation Lawyers in Austin

Starting a Texas LLC — single-member, multi-member, series, or Delaware C-Corp? The 8 Austin firms below handle entity selection, Secretary of State filings, operating agreements, founder equity, and the ongoing compliance work that follows formation.

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Updated 2026-05-04

When an Austin business needs an LLC formation lawyer

Texas is one of the friendliest U.S. states for forming an LLC: filing fee is $300, no state income tax on individuals, and the Texas franchise tax has a no-tax-due threshold high enough that most small LLCs owe nothing. The Texas Business Organizations Code (Chapter 101) governs LLCs and is more flexible than the laws of many other states on member rights, manager-versus-member management, and series LLCs.

Choosing the entity is the first question. A Texas LLC works for most operating businesses — real estate, services, restaurants, professional practices. A Delaware C-Corp is the right call when the business plans to raise venture capital (almost every VC term sheet requires Delaware C-Corp) or expects to issue stock options under an 83(b) election. Series LLCs are a Texas specialty for real-estate investors who want separate liability shields for each property without filing 50 entities.

Pick based on the trajectory. Venture-track startup — go to Haynes and Boone, Structure Law, or another firm that does Delaware C-Corp setup with founders' stock vesting, IP assignments, and 83(b) elections. Operating Texas business (LLC) — Kumar Law, Slater Pugh, Davis Business Law, Hendershot Cowart, and many smaller boutiques handle Texas LLC formation flat-fee. Foreign-owned LLC — confirm the firm has handled ITIN-only members and the IRS Form 5472 filing requirement. Real-estate-only entity — ask about series LLCs and the Texas Real Estate License Act considerations.

Firms in Austin that handle llc formation

Haynes and Boone, LLP

📍 Austin, TXFounded 1970BigLaw — national

Practice focus: Entity selection (LLC, S-Corp, Delaware C-Corp), operating agreements, founders' equity, IP assignment, venture financings. Texas-founded AmLaw 100 firm. Common counsel for venture-backed Austin startups headed to Series A and beyond.

Hourly $625–$1,250Venture + scale-up

Andrews Myers, P.C.

📍 Austin, TXFounded 1980Mid-sized regional

Practice focus: LLC and corporation formation, partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements, ongoing corporate counsel. Texas-based firm with an Austin office. Strong on construction, real estate, and services companies.

Hourly $325–$575Texas business law

The Kumar Law Firm PLLC

📍 Austin, TXFounded 2009Boutique business firm

Practice focus: LLC formation, S-Corp election, corporation setup, partnership agreements, ongoing compliance. Austin boutique. Flat-fee packages for new entities; tailored company agreements rather than templates.

Flat $750–$2,500Flat-fee formations

Slater Pugh, Ltd. LLP (Adam Pugh)

📍 Austin, TXFounded 2014Boutique business firm

Practice focus: LLC, partnership, and corporation formation, founder agreements, buy-sell terms, ongoing general counsel for Austin operating businesses.

Hourly $350–$500Small-business GC

Law Office of William Jang, PLLC

📍 Austin, TXFounded 2006Solo / small firm

Practice focus: Entity selection, formation filings, operating agreements, ongoing compliance for small Austin businesses. Often works with immigrant entrepreneurs.

Flat $500–$1,800Small-business formations

Structure Law Group, LLP

📍 Austin, TXFounded 2005Boutique business firm

Practice focus: Delaware C-Corp setup for venture-track startups, LLC formation for operating companies, equity issuance, convertible notes, SAFEs. Bicoastal firm with offices in Austin and Silicon Valley.

Hourly $475–$725Venture-track Delaware C-Corp

Davis Business Law

📍 Austin, TXFounded 2010Multi-office business firm

Practice focus: LLC, corporation, partnership formation, operating agreements, ongoing subscription-based business counsel. Austin office, with multi-state coverage.

Flat / subscriptionSmall + mid-market

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

📍 Austin, TXFounded 1988Mid-sized Texas firm

Practice focus: LLC formation, series LLCs, operating agreements, business succession, ongoing business counsel. Texas firm with experience across regulated industries (healthcare, construction).

Flat-fee LLC optionsRegulated industries

What this typically costs in Austin

Ranges from real Austin firms, current to 2026. Government and filing fees billed separately and pass through at cost.

Single-member Texas LLC (flat fee)

$500 – $1,200

Includes name search, Certificate of Formation, EIN, basic operating agreement. State filing fee $300 billed separately.

Multi-member Texas LLC

$1,000 – $2,800

Custom operating agreement with member contributions, profit and loss allocations, buy-sell provisions.

Series LLC (Texas)

$1,500 – $3,800

Master LLC plus series operating agreement. Common for real-estate investors.

Delaware C-Corp (venture-track)

$2,500 – $6,500

Delaware filing, bylaws, founders' stock issuance with vesting, 83(b) election guidance, IP assignment.

Operating agreement only (existing LLC)

$800 – $2,500

Standalone operating agreement for an LLC formed without one.

Buy-sell agreement

$1,500 – $5,000

Death, disability, voluntary exit, deadlock provisions. Often added after initial formation.

Ongoing general counsel (subscription)

$500 – $3,500 / month

Common arrangement for growing Austin businesses with regular contract and HR questions.

Convert LLC to C-Corp

$3,500 – $12,000

Statutory conversion plus tax structuring. Usually a precursor to a venture raise.

Typical turnaround in Austin

From the day you sign an engagement letter to the day you have something in hand, here is what the calendar usually looks like in Austin.

Day 1–2Name availability check with Texas SOS. Confirm domain and trademark availability.

Day 1–5Engagement letter, intake. Confirm members, manager structure, ownership percentages.

Day 3–10Certificate of Formation filed with Texas SOS. Filing receipt in 3–5 business days online.

Day 5–14Operating agreement drafted, reviewed by members, signed.

Day 7–14EIN from IRS. Bank account opened. Initial capital contributions.

Days 14–3083(b) election filed if applicable (30-day window from stock grant — do not miss).

OngoingAnnual franchise tax report due May 15. Public Information Report due same date. Many firms offer flat-fee annual compliance.

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LLC Formation in Austin — FAQ

How much does an LLC cost in Austin?

Texas state filing fee is $300. Attorney fees range $500–$2,800 for an LLC, depending on whether it is single-member with a stock operating agreement or multi-member with custom terms. Most Austin formation lawyers will quote a flat fee.

Do I need a lawyer to form a Texas LLC?

Legally, no — you can file the Certificate of Formation yourself on the Texas SOS website. But an Austin lawyer earns their fee on the operating agreement, EIN, bank-account setup, and tax-election questions. Doing it yourself and skipping the operating agreement is the most common mistake we see in Texas LLC clean-up work.

LLC or Delaware C-Corp for my Austin startup?

LLC for operating businesses that will be self-funded or take only debt. Delaware C-Corp if you intend to raise venture capital, issue stock options, or take SAFE/convertible-note money. Almost every Austin VC term sheet requires Delaware C-Corp. Converting later from LLC is doable but adds $3,500–$12,000 in legal fees.

Is the Texas franchise tax a problem for new LLCs?

For most small businesses, no. The no-tax-due threshold is $1.18M in annualized total revenue (2024 figure). Below that, you file a No Tax Due Report and pay nothing. Above it, the rate is 0.375% for retailers and wholesalers, 0.75% for everyone else.

Can a non-U.S. resident own a Texas LLC?

Yes. There is no citizenship or residency requirement for Texas LLC membership. Foreign-owned single-member LLCs must file IRS Form 5472 annually — your formation lawyer should brief you on this; the penalty for missing it is $25,000.

What is a series LLC and is it right for me?

A Texas series LLC is a master LLC with separately liability-shielded sub-series. Each series can have different members, assets, and operations. Most commonly used by real-estate investors holding multiple properties. Not all states recognize series LLCs, so confirm with your lawyer if you operate in multiple states.

What is an 83(b) election and why does it matter?

An 83(b) election lets founders and early employees pay tax on restricted stock at grant (when value is low) instead of vesting (when value is higher). It must be filed with the IRS within 30 days of stock grant. Missing it is the most expensive mistake in early-stage startup formation. Your Austin lawyer should walk you through it.