Starting an LLC in Massachusetts
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Massachusetts costs $520 to file the Certificate of Organization (G.L. c. 156C, s. 12) with the Corporations Division, Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. After that, Limited Liability Company Annual Report is due on or before the anniversary of the date the original certificate of organization was filed; the published fee is $500 by mail or hand delivery and $500 plus a mandatory $20 expedite charge when filed by fax or electronically.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization (G.L. c. 156C, s. 12) | $520 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Limited Liability Company Annual Report | $520 | On or before the anniversary of the date the original certificate of organization was filed; the published fee is $500 by mail or hand delivery and $500 plus a mandatory $20 expedite charge when filed by fax or electronically. |
Registered agent
Massachusetts requires one. The certificate must name a resident agent with a street address in Massachusetts, and that agent has to sign a consent to the appointment either on the form or on an attachment.
What you owe after year one
On or before the anniversary of the date the original certificate of organization was filed; the published fee is $500 by mail or hand delivery and $500 plus a mandatory $20 expedite charge when filed by fax or electronically.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Corporations Division, Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Search the register for your name
- File the Certificate of Organization (G.L. c. 156C, s. 12)
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3, 4 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Massachusetts?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-massachusetts.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Massachusetts?
The state filing fee for the Certificate of Organization (G.L. c. 156C, s. 12) is $520.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Massachusetts?
The Certificate of Organization (G.L. c. 156C, s. 12), filed with the Corporations Division, Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Does Massachusetts require an annual report for an LLC?
On or before the anniversary of the date the original certificate of organization was filed; the published fee is $500 by mail or hand delivery and $500 plus a mandatory $20 expedite charge when filed by fax or electronically.
Do I need a registered agent in Massachusetts?
Yes. The certificate must name a resident agent with a street address in Massachusetts, and that agent has to sign a consent to the appointment either on the form or on an attachment.