Massachusetts LLC Annual Report (2026)

Understand the main recurring Massachusetts LLC filing or compliance task for 2026, including deadlines, fees, good standing, and how it differs from federal taxes.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

A Massachusetts LLC annual report filing fee is $500 and is due by the anniversary of the LLC’s original filing. If filing electronically or by fax, check the extra fee at checkout; the fee schedule lists $20 when an electronic/fax filing subtotal is $500.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Mass.gov, Massachusetts Department of Revenue, and qualified professionals.

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Question	Massachusetts answer
Annual report required?	Yes
Fee	$500
Possible online/fax expedited fee	$20 on a $500 filing subtotal
Deadline	By anniversary of original filing
Filed with	Secretary of the Commonwealth
Can be filed online?	Yes
Is it a tax return?	No
EIN included?	No

Deadline

Mass.gov says LLCs must file an annual report with the Secretary of the Commonwealth by the anniversary of the LLC’s original filing. If the LLC was formed on September 10, the practical annual report deadline is September 10 each year.

Do not use a generic April 15 or December 31 rule for Massachusetts LLC annual reports.

What the report does

The annual report updates the LLC’s public record. It is not:

A federal income tax return
A Massachusetts income tax return
A sales/use tax filing
MassTaxConnect registration
Workers compensation insurance
Local business certificate renewal
Resident agent service payment

Why this matters

Because the annual report fee is $500, a Massachusetts LLC can be expensive even if the business has little revenue. The LLC owner should calendar the anniversary deadline and plan the recurring cost before forming.

Annual report FAQ

How much is the Massachusetts LLC annual report?

The annual report filing fee is $500. Electronic or fax filing can add a separate expedited/service fee.

When is it due?

By the anniversary of the LLC’s original filing.

Can it be filed online?

Yes. The Corporations Division provides online filing.

Is it the same as MassTaxConnect filing?

No. MassTaxConnect tax accounts and Secretary annual reports are separate.

Official resources

CostSee Massachusetts LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.TimeSee Massachusetts LLC processing time factors in 2026, including online filing, paper filing, name issues, registered agent mistakes, EIN timing, and next steps.NameLearn how to search a Massachusetts LLC name in 2026, check distinguishability, avoid name rejection, and separate legal names from DBAs, domains, and trademarks.Registered AgentUnderstand Massachusetts registered agent rules for LLCs in 2026, including who can serve, address requirements, privacy tradeoffs, and when to use a service.ArticlesLearn how to file the Massachusetts LLC formation document in 2026, what information to prepare, what the filing fee covers, and what to do after approval.AgreementLearn what a Massachusetts LLC operating agreement should cover in 2026, why banks and partners ask for it, and how it supports ownership and management.

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