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Form 307—General Information

(Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Partnership)

The attached form is drafted to meet minimal statutory filing requirements pursuant to the relevant code

provisions. This form and the information provided are not substitutes for the advice and services of an

attorney and tax specialist.

Commentary

To transact business in Texas, a foreign limited liability partnership must register with the secretary of

state under chapters 9 and 152 of the Texas Business Organizations Code (BOC). The registration

requirements of chapter 9 apply to a foreign corporation, foreign limited partnership, foreign limited

liability company, foreign business trust, foreign real estate investment trust, foreign cooperative,

foreign public or private limited company, or another foreign entity, the formation of which, if formed in

Texas, would require the filing of a certificate of formation with the secretary of state. Also, a foreign

entity that affords limited liability to any owner or member under the laws of its jurisdiction of

formation is required to register.

Failure to Register: A foreign entity may engage in certain limited activities in the state without being

required to register (BOC § 9.251). However, a foreign entity that fails to register when required to do

so 1) may be enjoined from transacting business in Texas on application by the attorney general, 2) may

not maintain an action, suit, or proceeding in a court of this state until registered, and 3) is subject to a

civil penalty in an amount equal to all fees and taxes that would have been imposed if the entity had

registered when first required.

A partner of a foreign limited liability partnership is not liable for a debt or obligation of the partnership

solely because the partnership transacted business in this state without registration (BOC § 152.910).

Penalty for Late Filing: A foreign entity that has transacted business in the state for more than ninety

(90) days is also subject to a late filing fee. The secretary of state may condition the filing of the

registration on the payment of a late filing fee that is equal to the registration fee for each year, or part of

a year, that the entity transacted business in the state without being registered.

Taxes: Limited liability partnerships are subject to a state franchise tax. Contact the Texas Comptroller

of Public Accounts, Tax Assistance Section, Austin, Texas, 78774-0100, (512) 463-4600 or (800) 252-

1381 for franchise tax information. For information relating to federal employer identification numbers,

federal income tax filing requirements, tax publications and forms call (800) 829-3676 or visit the

Internal Revenue Service web site at www.irs.gov.

A foreign limited partnership that is also a limited liability limited partnership must comply with the

registration requirements of chapter 9 of the BOC as a limited partnership in addition to its registration

as a limited liability partnership. Form 306 may be used to effect the registration of a foreign limited

partnership.

Term of Registration: A registration of a foreign limited liability partnership is effective until the first

anniversary of the date after the date of registration or a later effective date unless withdrawn or revoked

at an earlier time or renewed under section 152.908 of the BOC (BOC § 152.905(e)).

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Change in Partners: A registration of a foreign limited liability partnership is not affected by

subsequent changes in the number of partners in this state (BOC § 152.905(d)). However, please note

that if the foreign limited liability partnership is also registered as a foreign limited partnership, the

limited partnership must file an application for amended registration to reflect the admission or

withdrawal of a general partner or a change of name to the general partner stated in its application for

registration. (Form 412)

Instructions for Form

 Item 1—Entity Name: Provide the full legal name of the foreign entity as stated in the entity’s

formation or registration document. Do not include a “d/b/a” or assumed name in item 1. The name

of the foreign entity must comply with chapter 5 of the BOC. Chapter 5 requires that the name of a

foreign limited liability partnership contain a recognized term of organization as listed in sections

5.055 and 5.063 of the BOC.



Item 2—Assumed Name: If the entity name fails to contain an appropriate organizational

designation for the entity type, a recognized organizational designation should be added to the legal

name and set forth in item 2. Accepted organizational designations for a foreign limited liability

partnership are “limited liability partnership” or an abbreviation of that phrase. The name of a

foreign limited partnership that is a limited liability partnership may contain the words “limited

liability limited partnership,” an abbreviation of that phrase, or the organization terms permitted by

section 5.063 (BOC § 5.055(b)).

In addition, the foreign entity is required to file an assumed name certificate in compliance with

chapter 71 of the Texas Business & Commerce Code. The promulgated form for filing the assumed

name with the secretary of state is Form 503. This form is not acceptable for filing with the county

clerk.

Item 3—Federal Employer Identification Number: Enter the entity’s federal employer

identification number (FEIN) in the space provided. The FEIN is a 9-digit number (e.g., 12-

3456789) that is issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Provision of the partnership’s FEIN

is required under section 9.007(b)(2) of the BOC. If the entity has not received its FEIN at the time

of submission, this should be noted in item 3 on the application form. The partnership may file an

amendment to the registration after it receives its FEIN number from the IRS.

 Item 4—Jurisdictional Information: The application must state the foreign entity’s jurisdiction of

formation and the date of its initial registration as a limited liability partnership under the laws of its

jurisdiction in the format shown in the application.

 Item 5—Certification of Existence: The application also must contain a statement that the entity

exists as a valid foreign limited liability partnership under the laws of the entity’s jurisdiction of

formation.

 Item 6—Number of Partners: For purposes of completion of the application, the number of

partners means the number of partners in Texas as of the date of the statement. In the context of the

provisions of chapter 152, subchapter K, the term "partners" refers to general partners only in a

limited partnership registering as a limited liability partnership (BOC § 4.155(12)). For purpose of

determining the number of partners in Texas, the secretary of state has adopted administrative rules

providing that a partner is considered to be in Texas if:

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(1) the partner is a resident of the state;

(2) the partner is domiciled or located in the state;

(3) the partner is licensed or otherwise legally authorized to perform the services of the

partnership in this state; or

(4) the partner, or a representative of the partnership working under the direct supervision or

control of the partner, will be providing services or otherwise transacting the business of the

partnership within the state for a period of more than 30 days.

The filing fee is calculated by multiplying the number of partners listed in item 6 of the application

by $200. However, the fee shall be not less than $200 nor exceed $750.

 Item 7—Beginning Date of Business: Provide the date the foreign entity began or will begin to

transact business in the state. If the foreign entity has had prior activities within the state, the entity

may wish to consult with a private attorney regarding the beginning date of business. The beginning

date of business is the date the entity’s activities were considered the transaction of business for

purposes of registration under chapters 9 and 152 of the BOC. If the entity has transacted business

in Texas for more than 90 days before submission, a late filing fee will be assessed.

 Item 8—Principal Office Address: Provide the street or mailing address of the principal office of

the foreign entity.

 Item 9—Initial Registered Agent and Registered Office: A registered agent can be either (option

A) a domestic entity or a foreign entity that is registered to do business in Texas or (option B) an

individual resident of the state. The foreign partnership cannot act as its own registered agent; do

not enter the entity name as the name of the registered agent.

Consent: Effective January 1, 2010, a person designated as the registered agent of an entity must

have consented, either in a written or electronic form, to serve as the registered agent of the entity.

Although consent is required, a copy of the person’s written or electronic consent need not be

submitted with the application for registration. The liabilities and penalties imposed by sections

4.007 and 4.008 of the BOC apply with respect to a false statement in a filing instrument that names

a person as the registered agent of an entity without that person’s consent. (BOC § 5.207)

Office Address Requirements: The registered office address must be located at a street address

where service of process may be personally served on the entity’s registered agent during normal

business hours. Although the registered office is not required to be the entity’s principal place of

business, the registered office may not be solely a mailbox service or telephone answering service

(BOC § 5.201).

 Item 10—Appointment of Secretary of State: By signing the application for registration, the

foreign entity consents to the appointment of the secretary of state as an agent of the foreign limited

liability partnership for service of process under the circumstances described by section 5.251 of the

BOC (BOC § 9.007(b)(11)).

 Item 11—Business or Activity to be Pursued in Texas: The application must state each business

or activity that the entity proposes to pursue in Texas, which may be stated to be “any lawful

business or activity under the law of this state.”

 Effectiveness of Filing: The application for registration of a limited liability partnership becomes

effective as of the date of filing by the secretary of state (option A). However, pursuant to sections

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4.052, 4.053, and 152.905(c) of the BOC the effectiveness of the instrument may be delayed to a

date not more than ninety (90) days from the date the instrument is signed (option B).

On the filing of a document with a delayed effective date, the computer records of the secretary of

state will be changed to show the filing of the document, the date of the filing, and the future date on

which the document will be effective. In addition, at the time of such filing, the status of the entity’s

registration will be shown as “in existence” on the records of the secretary of state.

 Execution: Pursuant to section 152.905 of the BOC, the application for registration must be signed

by a majority-in-interest of the partners or by one or more partners authorized by a majority-in-

interest of the partners.

The application for registration need not be notarized. However, before signing, please read the

statements on this form carefully. The designation or appointment of a person as the registered

agent by a managerial official is an affirmation by that official that the person named in the

instrument has consented to serve as registered agent. (BOC § 5.2011, effective January 1, 2010)

A person commits an offense under section 4.008 of the BOC if the person signs or directs the filing

of a filing instrument the person knows is materially false with the intent that the instrument be

delivered to the secretary of state for filing. The offense is a Class A misdemeanor unless the

person’s intent is to harm or defraud another, in which case the offense is a state jail felony.

 Payment and Delivery Instructions: The filing fee for an application for registration of a foreign

limited liability partnership is $200 per general partner not to exceed $750. In addition, the

foreign entity will be assessed a late filing fee for each year of delinquency if the entity has

transacted business in Texas for more than 90 days prior to filing the application for registration.

For purposes of computing the late filing fee, a partial calendar year is counted as a full year. Fees

may be paid by personal checks, money orders, LegalEase debit cards, or American Express,

Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards. Checks or money orders must be payable through a

U.S. bank or financial institution and made payable to the secretary of state. Fees paid by credit card

are subject to a statutorily authorized convenience fee of 2.7 percent of the total fees.

Submit the completed form in duplicate along with the filing fee. The form may be mailed to P.O.

Box 13697, Austin, Texas 78711-3697; faxed to (512) 463-5709; or delivered to the James Earl

Rudder Office Building, 1019 Brazos, Austin, Texas 78701. If a document is transmitted by fax,

credit card information must accompany the transmission (Form 807). On filing the document, the

secretary of state will return the appropriate evidence of filing to the submitter together with a file-

stamped copy of the document, if a duplicate copy was provided as instructed.

 FYI: A foreign limited liability partnership is required to maintain a registered agent and a

registered office address in Texas. If the registered agent or registered office address changes, it is

important to file a statement with the secretary of state to effect a change to the application for

registration. Failure to maintain a registered agent and registered office may result in the revocation

of the entity’s registration.

Revised 05/11

Form 307

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Form 307

(Revised 05/11)

Submit in duplicate to:

Secretary of State

P.O. Box 13697

Austin, TX 78711-3697

512 463-5555

FAX: 512/463-5709

Filing Fee: See instructions

Application for

Registration

of a Foreign Limited

Liability Partnership

1. The entity is a foreign limited liability partnership or foreign limited liability limited partnership.

The name of the entity is:

Provide the full legal name of the entity as stated in the entity’s formation/registration document in its jurisdiction of formation.

2. The name of the partnership in its jurisdiction of formation does not contain the phrase “limited

liability partnership” or “limited liability limited partnership” or an abbreviation of one of these

phrases. The name of the entity with the word or abbreviation that it elects to add for use in Texas is:

3. The entity’s federal employer identification number is:

Federal employer identification number information is not available at this time.

4. It is organized under the laws of: (set forth state or foreign country)

and the date of its initial registration in that jurisdiction is:

mm/dd/yyyy

5. As of the date of filing, the undersigned certifies that the foreign limited liability partnership

currently exists as a valid limited liability partnership under the laws of the jurisdiction of its

formation.

6. The number of general partners in Texas as of the date of the application is:

(See instructions.)

7. The date on which the foreign entity intends to transact business in Texas, or the date on which the

foreign entity first transacted business in Texas is:

mm/dd/yyyy

Late fees may apply (see instructions).

8. The principal office address of the limited liability partnership is:

Address City State Country Zip/Postal Code

Complete item 9A or 9B, but not both. Complete item 9C.

9A. The registered agent is an organization (cannot be entity named above) by the name of:

9B. The registered agent is an individual resident of the state whose name is:

First Name M.I. Last Name Suffix

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9C. The business address of the registered agent and the registered office address is:

Street Address City State

Zip Code

10. The entity hereby appoints the Secretary of State of Texas as its agent for service of process under

the circumstances set forth in section 5.251 of the Texas Business Organizations Code.

11. The business or activities of the entity that it proposes to pursue in the transaction of business in

Texas are set forth below.

Effectiveness of Filing (Select either A or B)

A. This document becomes effective when the document is filed by the secretary of state.

B. This document becomes effective at a later date, which is not more than ninety (90) days from

the date of signing. The delayed effective date is:

Execution

The undersigned affirms that the person designated as registered agent has consented to the

appointment. The undersigned signs this document subject to the penalties imposed by law for the

submission of a materially false or fraudulent instrument and certifies under penalty of perjury that the

undersigned is authorized under the provisions of law governing the entity to execute the filing

instrument.

Date:

Signature of a majority-in-interest of the partners or signature of

one or more of the partners authorized by a majority-in-interest.

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