--- title: License Application and Business Setup Services Exam Prep url: https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/licensing-services/ updated: 2026-10-28 site: Pass Your Texas Contractor Exam description: License Application and Business Setup Services exam prep for Texas: 3 options from $495 to $990, including licensing service. One-click checkout. --- [All licenses](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/) /[Licensing and business setup](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#business) /License Application and Business Setup Services # License Application and Business Setup Services exam prep Licensing services handle the paperwork: the TDLR license application and the Texas Secretary of State filing for the LLC or corporation, which costs $300 in state fees for a certificate of formation. Here are 3 packages, from $495 to $990, each with one-click checkout. See the packages PackagesCompareHow the exam worksFAQSources Quick facts Price range $495 to $990 Options 3 Licensed by TDLR and the Secretary of State Book rule No exam for the paperwork See the packages Not sure which one? Call [(877) 775-9400](tel:+18777759400) ## Key takeaways - 3 options for the License Application and Business Setup Services exam, from $495 to $990. - A Texas LLC or corporation is formed with a certificate of formation at the Secretary of State, which costs $300. - An Electrical Contractor license costs $110 and needs a Master Electrician plus $300,000 per occurrence liability insurance. - Buy now goes straight to secure checkout; books ship from 1 Exam Prep and online courses arrive by email. Updated October 28, 2026 · prices checked against the 1 Exam Prep store ## 3 License Application and Business Setup Services packages Buy now adds the item to your cart and opens secure checkout at 1 Exam Prep. Details shows the full description first. 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Prices are the starting price for each option; some offer add-ons at checkout. Option | What you get | Price [Licensing Service](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/licensing-services/licensing-service-2/) | help preparing and filing the license application or business setup | $495 [Licensing Service](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/licensing-services/licensing-service-3/) | help preparing and filing the license application or business setup | $495 [Licensing Service](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/licensing-services/licensing-service/) | help preparing and filing the license application or business setup | $990 ## How does the License Application and Business Setup Services exam work? The License Application and Business Setup Services help covers the paperwork side of a Texas license, which every new contracting business goes through whatever its trade. - A Texas LLC or corporation is formed with a certificate of formation at the Secretary of State, which costs $300. - An Electrical Contractor license costs $110 and needs a Master Electrician plus $300,000 per occurrence liability insurance. - An ACR contractor license costs $115, with insurance of $300,000 per occurrence for Class A and $100,000 for Class B. - Neither license has a business and law exam in Texas; the trade exam is the only test. ### Which License Application and Business Setup Services option should I choose? The Licensing Service at $495 is the lightest way into the License Application and Business Setup Services exam: help preparing and filing the license application or business setup. The Licensing Service at $990 is the most complete option: help preparing and filing the license application or business setup. Candidates who fail usually run out of time rather than knowledge, so pick the option that gets you fastest through the references, and call (877) 775-9400 if you are unsure. ## License Application and Business Setup Services exam questions ### How much does License Application and Business Setup Services exam prep cost? License Application and Business Setup Services exam prep runs from $495 to $990 across 3 options: Licensing Service $495; Licensing Service $495; Licensing Service $990. ### Is the License Application and Business Setup Services exam open book? There is no exam for the paperwork itself. The trade exam that goes with the license has its own rule: open book for electrical and A/C, closed book for plumbing. ### Who issues the License Application and Business Setup Services license or certification in Texas? It comes from TDLR for the trade license and the Texas Secretary of State for the business entity. Buying a package here does not register you or make you eligible; the board approves you first, and the exam vendor schedules the test. ### How much does it cost to form a Texas LLC? The Texas Secretary of State charges $300 to file a certificate of formation for an LLC or a for-profit corporation. Our service fee is separate and shown at checkout. ### What does a Texas electrical contractor license need? A Master Electrician on staff, who can also be the owner, liability insurance of $300,000 per occurrence and $600,000 aggregate, workers' compensation or a filed election, and a $110 TDLR fee. ### Are these the real exam questions? No. Licensing exam questions are confidential. The courses and practice exams are original material written to the same subjects and format, with explanations that point to the reference section. ### How do the books and courses arrive? Printed and rental books ship from our fulfillment center, 1 Exam Prep. Online courses and practice exams arrive by email after purchase, so you can start the same day. Call (877) 775-9400 with any question first. ## Related pages ### More in Licensing and business setup - [Every license](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/) ### Other license groups - [Texas electrician licenses](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#electrical) - [Texas plumbing licenses](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#plumbing) - [Air conditioning and refrigeration](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#acr) - [City exams and code officials](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#local) - [ICC National Standard and NASCLA exams](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#national) - [Code books, courses and practice tests](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#codes) ### Also on this site - [Texas exam FAQ](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/faq/) - [Study tips and licensing news](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/blog/) - [Which board tests what](https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/#classes) ## Sources - [TDLR electrical contractor license](https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/apply/businesses/contractor-elec.htm) - [TDLR ACR contractor license](https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/acr/contractor-apply.htm) - [Texas Secretary of State fee schedule (Form 806)](https://www.sos.texas.gov/corp/forms/806_boc.pdf) Licensing facts checked against these pages; last updated October 28, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the board before you apply. --- Source: https://passyourtexascontractorexam.com/licensing-services/ Publisher: Pass Your Texas Contractor Exam. Orders are fulfilled by 1 Exam Prep (https://1examprep.com). Phone (877) 775-9400, email sales@1examprep.com. Prices change; the product page and checkout show the current price.