Dallas, Texas business directory
246,027 registered entities with a Dallas address; 85% active. Most common type: LLC.
Entity types
| LLC | 150,741 |
| Foreign corporation | 24,301 |
| Corporation | 22,170 |
| Limited partnership | 17,560 |
| Nonprofit corporation | 13,611 |
| Other entity | 11,102 |
Top industries (where NAICS reported)
| Real estate | 10,569 |
| Professional services | 6,395 |
| Finance and insurance | 4,552 |
| Other services | 3,145 |
| Retail | 2,572 |
| Health care | 2,266 |
| Management | 1,836 |
| Construction | 1,644 |
Formations by charter year (recent)
| 2021 | 15,280 |
| 2022 | 15,226 |
| 2023 | 15,515 |
| 2024 | 17,209 |
| 2025 | 29,561 |
| 2026 | 27,470 |
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Questions
How many businesses are registered in Dallas, TX?
This index lists 246,027 franchise tax entities with a Dallas address, of which 85% have an active right to transact business .
How do I start an LLC in Dallas?
File a Certificate of Formation (Form 205) with the Texas Secretary of State ($300 fee), get an EIN from the IRS, and register for franchise tax with the Comptroller.
How do I check if a Dallas business is in good standing?
Use the Comptroller Taxable Entity Search for right to transact status, or order a certificate of fact from the Texas SOS.
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Sources: Texas Comptroller Active Franchise Taxpayers (data.texas.gov); Texas Comptroller franchise tax; Texas Secretary of State business filings; Form 205 (filing fee $300).