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Step-by-step guides for Texas business formation and government contractor registration. Free. No email required. No fluff.
Starting a Business
For Texas entrepreneurs forming their first business.
Texas LLC Formation Guide
A step-by-step guide to forming your Texas LLC correctly — from name search to Certificate of Formation.
EIN Guide — Federal Tax ID for Your Texas Business
How to obtain your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS — online, free, and in about 15 minutes.
Texas Sales Tax Permit Guide
How to apply for a Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit through the Texas Comptroller — required for businesses selling taxable goods or services.
Government Contractor Readiness
For existing Texas businesses pursuing government contracts.
SAM.gov Registration Guide
How to register your business in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) — required to receive federal government contracts or grants.
Texas CMBL Registration Guide
How to register on the Texas Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to receive solicitation notices from Texas state agencies.
Capability Statement Guide
How to write a government contractor capability statement — the one-page document that introduces your business to agency buyers and prime contractors.
Government Contractor Readiness Checklist
A complete checklist for Texas small businesses preparing to pursue federal and state government contracts.
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