Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

PEO001 Professional Employer Organization Application - New License

$300 for employers with 249 or fewer Texas employees, $450 for employers with 250-749 Texas employees, and $700 for employers with 750 or more Texas employees.

• A copy of a document from the Texas Secretary of State that recognizes the business entity.
  • This document must be issued in exactly the same business name as the applicant for this license and can be in the form of a Certificate of Authority or Certificate of Incorporation.
• Most recently audited financial statement.
  • The audited financial statement must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, be audited by an independent certified public accountant, and be without qualification as to the going concern status of the applicant.
• If a corporation has a controlling interest in the company applying for this license, submit PEO005 Professional Employer Organization Controlling Corporation Corporate Information Form
• If the business offer workers’ compensation insurance to its employees in Texas, a Certificate of Insurance must be submitted.
• List of all types of insurance coverage offered to covered employees in Texas. Insurers must be authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance.
• Certificate of Good Standing from the state of Texas
• Proof of positive working capital
  • $50,000 working capital if the applicant employs fewer than 250 covered employees.
  • $75,000 working capital if the applicant employs at least 250 but not more than 750 covered employees.
  • $100,000 working capital if the applicant employs more than 750 covered employees.
• For each Controlling Person
  • PEO003 Professional Employer Organization Controlling Person Personal Information Form
  • Fingerprint cards for the applicant and any controlling persons.
  • A completed criminal history questionnaire

Renewal forms are sent by mail.

$300 for employers with 249 or fewer Texas employees, $450 for employers with 250-749 Texas employees, and $700 for employers with 750 or more Texas employees.

Annually by the date of issuance.

• Most recently audited financial statement. The audited financial statement must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, be audited by an independent certified public accountant, and be without qualification as to the going concern status of the applicant.
• PEO003 Professional Employer Organization Controlling Person Personal Information Form for each controlling person
• If a corporation has a controlling interest in the company applying for this license, also submit PEO005 Professional Employer Organization
• Controlling Corporation Corporate Information Form
• Fingerprint cards for any new controlling persons
• Proof of current licensure as a PEO, in good standing, if licensed in another state

Professional Employer Organization Limited License Application

$300

• A copy of a document from the Texas Secretary of State that recognizes the business entity. This document must be issued in exactly the
  same business name as the applicant for this license and can be in the form of a Certificate of Authority or Certificate of Incorporation.
• Most recently audited financial statement. The audited financial statement must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, be audited by an independent certified public accountant, and be without qualification as to the going concern status of the applicant.
• PEO003 Professional Employer Organization Controlling Person Personal Information Form for each controlling person
• If a corporation has a controlling interest in the company applying for this license, also submit PEO005 Professional Employer Organization Controlling Corporation Corporate Information Form
• If the business offer workers’ compensation insurance to its employees in Texas, a Certificate of Insurance must be submitted.
• List all types of insurance coverage offered to covered employees in Texas. Insurers must be authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Renewal forms are sent by mail.

$300

Annually by the date of issuance.

• Most recently audited financial statement. The audited financial statement must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, be audited by an independent certified public accountant, and be without qualification as to the going concern status of the applicant.
• PEO003 Professional Employer Organization Controlling Person Personal Information Form for each controlling person
• If a corporation has a controlling interest in the company applying for this license, also submit PEO005 Professional Employer Organization Controlling Corporation Corporate Information Form
• Proof of current licensure as a PEO, in good standing, if licensed in another state