That's nuts. I created a pair of LLCs in Texas in '22 and the registration process was $300 (each), submitting one form, and saving the resulting pdf.
Starting their bank accounts was another matter though as they wanted the pdf from above and Articles of Incorporation and/or an Operating Agreement, neither of which was required by the state. But the document itself wasn't important as my banker googled to find a one-page version, emailed me the link, I filled in my details, and printed it. :|
Now once a year, I have to go online and report my annual revenue. And because I fall under the minimum, the rate is 0% unless I file it late, then it's a $50 late fee.
Starting their bank accounts was another matter though as they wanted the pdf from above and Articles of Incorporation and/or an Operating Agreement, neither of which was required by the state. But the document itself wasn't important as my banker googled to find a one-page version, emailed me the link, I filled in my details, and printed it. :|
Now once a year, I have to go online and report my annual revenue. And because I fall under the minimum, the rate is 0% unless I file it late, then it's a $50 late fee.