Free tools and external resources to help you start, manage, and protect your business.
Check if your desired business name is available in Texas before filing.
Search on Texas SOS →Apply for your Employer Identification Number directly with the IRS — free and online.
Apply on IRS.gov →File formation documents, check business status, and manage your filings.
Visit Texas SOS →Verify that your business address is deliverable and formatted correctly for postal purposes.
Verify on USPS →Find federal, state, and local licenses and permits required for your type of business.
Search on SBA.gov →File and pay your Texas franchise tax, check your account status, and manage tax filings.
Visit TX Comptroller →Find the right NAICS classification code for your business — affects taxes, insurance, and licensing.
Search on Census.gov →Tax resources, forms, and guidance specifically for small business owners and self-employed individuals.
Visit IRS.gov →See if your home address appears in public business records — search any business name or address.
Check your address →Search Texas Secretary of State public records to check business filings, registered agents, and entity status.
Search TX records →We can handle the filings, lookups, and compliance steps for you — no tools required on your end.
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