Form an LLC in Massachusetts
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $645 on Standard.
State filing fee
$520
Typical processing
7 days
Annual report
$500 / yr
Massachusetts LLCs have the highest filing fee in the country at $520, and the annual report at $500 is also the highest. The state runs through the Secretary of the Commonwealth Corporations Division, processes filings within a week, and is one of the few states that requires the filing fee in person, by mail, or via the WebFile portal with a specific payment method.
Massachusetts is chosen by founders who need to operate in Boston or the broader New England tech corridor. The high fees mean it's almost never picked for asset-protection-only LLCs by non-residents.
Best for: Boston-area tech, biotech, and finance founders.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $520 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 7 days |
| Annual report fee | $500 |
| Annual report due | On the formation anniversary |
- The $520 filing fee and $500 annual report make Massachusetts the most expensive state to form and maintain an LLC in.
- No franchise tax for LLCs - the high report fee effectively replaces it.
Watch outs
- - The fee structure means even a dormant Massachusetts LLC costs $500/year - dissolve rather than letting it sit if you stop using it.
How we file your Massachusetts LLC
- 1
File the Certificate of Organization
We file with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth Corporations Division. The $520 fee is paid via WebFile.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Massachusetts operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
Massachusetts annual reports are due on the formation anniversary each year with a $500 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Massachusetts annual report due?
On the LLC's formation anniversary each year. The fee is $500.
Can a non-resident own a Massachusetts LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
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Ready to form your Massachusetts LLC?
Total from $645 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.