Houston, Texas business directory
405,768 registered entities with a Houston address; 83% active. Most common type: LLC.
Entity types
| LLC | 281,112 |
| Corporation | 49,459 |
| Nonprofit corporation | 25,038 |
| Limited partnership | 16,780 |
| Foreign corporation | 15,826 |
| Other entity | 10,786 |
Top industries (where NAICS reported)
| Real estate | 11,141 |
| Professional services | 10,628 |
| Other services | 5,369 |
| Retail | 4,894 |
| Finance and insurance | 4,457 |
| Health care | 3,712 |
| Construction | 3,187 |
| Wholesale | 2,941 |
Formations by charter year (recent)
| 2022 | 24,380 |
| 2023 | 28,133 |
| 2024 | 30,801 |
| 2025 | 59,692 |
| 2026 | 53,462 |
| 2027 | 4 |
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Recently chartered in Houston
| Name | Type | Chartered |
|---|---|---|
| CRAFTY HANDS CANDLES LLC | LLC | 01/01/2027 |
| SEVEN BELOW REALTY, LLC | LLC | 01/01/2027 |
| IDEA WEB AGENCY LLC | LLC | 01/01/2027 |
| POOJA LUXURY TRAVEL LLC | LLC | 01/01/2027 |
| STRAWDER EXPRESS LOGISTICS, LLC. | LLC | 11/25/2026 |
| JACKSON WAUGH TOWNHOMES | Nonprofit corporation | 11/21/2026 |
| J'AI FAIM COLLECTIVE LLC | LLC | 11/16/2026 |
| NEW DAWN CLINICAL CONSULTING, LLC | LLC | 11/04/2026 |
| BIG CANNOLI VENTURES LLC | LLC | 11/01/2026 |
| A.E VASQUEZ CARPENTRY LLC | LLC | 10/31/2026 |
| THIS IS CREDIT LLC | LLC | 10/24/2026 |
| UNC LARPER LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| IDV PARK WEST GP, LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| VELTRON HOLDING LLC | Foreign corporation | 10/22/2026 |
| COREHOP, LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| CUERCUS CAPITAL, LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| DELIBERATE DYNAMICS, INC | Foreign LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| EXALTIA LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| DCT RESOURCES, LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| TL BATSON HOLDINGS, LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| BROADMOOR CAPITAL LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| FAMILY OF SEVEN PLUS, LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| TKLO LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| HUNTINGTON OIL & GAS III-Q, LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
| FW NICKEL BUILDER AND DEVELOPMENT LLC | LLC | 10/22/2026 |
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Questions
How many businesses are registered in Houston, TX?
This index lists 405,768 franchise tax entities with a Houston address, of which 83% have an active right to transact business .
How do I start an LLC in Houston?
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 Houston 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).