Massachusetts LLC Cost (2026)

See Massachusetts LLC costs in 2026, including state filing fees, recurring fees, registered agent, EIN, taxes, licenses, and common add-on costs.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

Massachusetts LLC cost is high compared with most states. The Certificate of Organization filing fee is $500, and the LLC annual report filing fee is also $500 every year. If filing electronically or by fax, check the extra expedited/service fee on the Secretary’s fee schedule; a $500 subtotal is listed with a $20 expedited fee.

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

Most people need this first

If you are trying to decide…	Short answer
Certificate of Organization fee	$500
Annual report fee	$500 every year
Possible online/fax expedited fee	$20 on a $500 filing subtotal
Annual report deadline	By the anniversary of the original filing
Name reservation	$30 for 60 days
Resident agent change	$25 if paper/fax; no fee if filed electronically
Amendment	$100
Certificate of good standing	$25
EIN	$0 from IRS

For many Massachusetts LLCs, the practical order is:

Search name -> choose resident agent -> file Certificate of Organization -> create operating agreement -> get EIN if needed -> register with MassTaxConnect if state tax accounts apply -> check workers compensation if hiring -> check city/town business certificate and industry permits -> file the $500 annual report by the anniversary date

Massachusetts LLC cost at a glance

Cost or requirement	Amount	What to know
Certificate of Organization	$500	Main domestic LLC formation filing
Annual report	$500 every year	Due by anniversary of original filing
Electronic/fax expedited fee	$20 on $500 subtotal	Check at checkout or filing method
Name reservation or transfer	$30	Optional, 60 days
Resident agent change	$0 online / $25 paper or fax	Secretary fee schedule and LLC info page separate online vs paper
Amendment	$100	If changing the certificate
EIN	$0	Free directly from IRS
MassTaxConnect registration	Usually no separate filing fee	Register only when state tax accounts apply
Local or industry licenses	Varies	City, town, and activity-specific

Formation filing cost

Massachusetts lists the LLC Certificate of Organization filing at $500. The fee schedule also lists expedited costs associated with fax and electronic filings, including $20 when the order subtotal is $500. This creates the LLC record with the Corporations Division, but it does not include:

Resident agent service
EIN filing help from a private company
MassTaxConnect registration
Sales/use tax or trustee tax accounts
Employer payroll setup
Workers compensation insurance
City or town business certificate
Professional or industry licenses
The $500 annual report

Annual report cost

Mass.gov says LLCs must file an annual report with the Secretary of the Commonwealth by the anniversary of the LLC’s original filing, and the filing fee is $500. If filing electronically, check whether the fee schedule’s electronic expedited charge is added at checkout.

This is the cost that makes Massachusetts different from many lower-fee LLC states. If the LLC is not actually operating in Massachusetts, compare the formation state carefully before choosing Massachusetts only because it is familiar.

Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a Massachusetts LLC?

The Certificate of Organization filing fee is $500. Electronic or fax filing can add a separate expedited/service fee.

Is the Massachusetts LLC annual report really $500?

Yes. Massachusetts lists the LLC annual report fee at $500.

Does the $500 formation fee include taxes?

No. State tax registration through MassTaxConnect is separate when required.

Is EIN free?

Yes. EINs are free when requested directly from IRS.

Official resources

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.EINLearn when a Massachusetts LLC needs an EIN in 2026, how to apply through the IRS for free, and how EIN timing affects banking, payroll, and tax accounts.

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