Business Formation in Massachusetts
LLC & Corporation formation in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts formation requirements, filing fees, registered agent rules, and ongoing compliance — for both LLCs and corporations, on one page.
Formation Overview
LLC Formation in Massachusetts
Massachusetts LLCs file a Certificate of Organization and an annual report.
Corporation Formation in Massachusetts
Massachusetts corporations file Articles of Organization and an annual report.
Key Filing Requirements
- Filing agency
- Massachusetts Secretary of State — Corporations Division
- LLC formation document
- Certificate of Organization
- Corporation formation document
- Articles of Organization
- LLC state filing fee
- $500
- Corporation state filing fee
- $275
- Annual / periodic report
- Massachusetts requires an annual report.
- Annual report fee
- $500
- Registered agent requirement
- A registered agent with a physical Massachusetts address is required.
- Official state source
- Official Agency Website
Ongoing Compliance
File the annual report and maintain a registered agent.
LLC Management
Member- or manager-managed per the operating agreement.
Corporation Directors & Officers
At least one director and officer required.
Foreign Qualification
Foreign entities may obtain a Certificate of Authority in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Formation
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Initial formation is $495 plus Massachusetts state filing fees. Ongoing maintenance through Nationwide begins the following year at $495 plus applicable state fees. Call 1-888-498-5402.