At its core, the AP-224 form serves as a comprehensive business questionnaire for a variety of business entities such as partnerships, associations, trusts, joint ventures, joint stock companies, and railroad companies in Texas. This critical document, revised as of May 2012, plays a pivotal role in ensuring that businesses provide essential information including but not limited to the entity's name, federal employer identification number (FEIN), contact details, and the type of entity. It delves deeper by requesting specifics on the entity's formation, registration with the Texas Secretary of State, and its classification under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Furthermore, the AP-224 form requires details on any permits or licenses issued by the Texas Comptroller, along with information on all members or partners holding a significant interest in the entity. This form is not just a bureaucratic requirement; it underscores the participant's rights under Chapters 552 and 559 of the Government Code, highlighting the importance of accuracy and transparency in the submission process. Beyond serving the immediate needs of compliance, it aids in the broader goal of maintaining a transparent, regulated, and fair business environment in Texas. Entities are reminded of their potential eligibility for exemption from filing franchise tax reports, a crucial consideration for any business aiming to navigate the intricacies of Texas tax regulations efficiently.
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Form Name | Form Ap 224 |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
Other names | ap 224 texas business questionnaire form |
Texas Business Questionnaire
for partnerships, associations, trusts, joint ventures, joint stock companies and railroad companies
Texas taxpayer number
File number
You have certain rights under Chapters 552 and 559, Government Code, to review, request and correct information we have on file about you. Contact us at the address or phone number listed on this form.
1.Entity name
2.Federal employer identification number (FEIN)
3.Mailing address (if different than above address)
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4.Contact person
5.Contact phone (Area code and number)
6.Entity type
Limited partnership (PL) General partnership (PB, PI) Business association (AB) Other
Other association (AR)
Trust (TR)
Real estate investment trust (TH)
Joint venture (PV)
Joint stock company (ST) Railroad company (CW)
month day year
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8.If this entity is registered with the Texas Secretary of State, please provide the file number.
9. Please provide the entity's North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.
(NAICS c o d e s are av ailab le at w w w .c e ns us .g o v /e p c d /w w w /naic s .htm l.)
10.Please list any tax permits or licenses issued to this entity by the Texas Comptroller.
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Taxpayer number for permit or license |
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If included in a combined group Texas Franchise Tax Report, provide the reporting entity's Texas taxpayer number.
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11.Please complete this information for all members, all general partners and each limited partner with a 10% or more
interest in the partnership. (For limited partnerships, general partnerships, joint ventures and joint stock companies.)
(Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
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I declare that the information in this document and any attachment is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Information about franchise tax is available online at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/franchise/. For taxpayer assistance, call
Please return this completed questionnaire to: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts P.O. Box 149348
Austin, TX
Exemptions: An entity may qualify for exemption from filing franchise tax reports. Please see Guidelines to Texas Tax Exemptions on our website at www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/exempt.