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Certification of Franchise Tax Account Status
A Certificate of Account Status certifies that a corporation or limited liability company doing business in Texas is in good standing with its franchise tax reports and payments, or that the corporation is exempt from the state franchise tax.
This Certification Not Sufficient for Filings with Secretary of State
Do not include a certification from this Web site as part of a filing with the Secretary of State for dissolution, merger, conversion, withdrawal, or reinstatement. The Secretary of State will reject a filing that uses the certification from this site.
To obtain a certificate that is sufficient for dissolution, merger, conversion, withdrawal, or reinstatement, see:
The online certification may be suitable for real estate transactions, financial transactions, and other private purposes.
For More InformationAnswers to your franchise tax questions are available via email at tax.help@cpa.state.tx.us. Or, you may call 1-800-252-1381. In Austin, call 463-4600. From a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) please call toll-free 1-800-248-4099. In Austin, the TDD number is 463-4621.
Information on incorporating in Texas is available from the Secretary of State or by calling 512-463-5555.
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