Can a person younger than 18 be a director, officer, or owner of a business entity in Texas?
The Texas Business Organizations Code does not impose any age requirements on who can be an owner, officer, or director in a business entity. An entity may impose requirements in its certificate of formation or other governing documents, if desired. Other laws might impose restrictions, and there may be issues related to a minor’s capacity to contract or to be an owner of an entity with a liquor license. For information on restrictions that might apply to the entity you are creating, consult your attorney or the IRS. • What is a registered agent? What are the agent’s duties? Where may a registered office be located? Can the secretary of state be the registered agent of a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership? A registered agent is an individual Texas resident or a domestic entity, or a foreign entity that has qualified or registered to transact business in Texas who is responsible for receiving and forwarding service of process or official notices addressed to
