Massachusetts LLC cost
Massachusetts LLC Cost (2026)
Official Massachusetts LLC formation filing fee, report or franchise charges, and first-year cost estimate from government sources.
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Quick cost snapshot
Fees checked: October 27, 2026 (America/New_York). Confirm on the linked official pages before you file.
Formation filing fee
Massachusetts domestic LLC formation filing fee: $500.
Statute fees
M.G.L. c.156C §12 sets the Certificate of Organization fee at five hundred dollars and the annual report fee at five hundred dollars. Live SOS Corporations Filing Fees HTML was blocked to automated fetch this run. The amounts above are taken from the statute text (five hundred dollars for the certificate and for the annual report). Confirm any portal/service surcharges and name-reservation fee on the live SOS site before filing.
Registered agent
A registered agent with a physical address in Massachusetts is required (rules vary). Commercial agent fees are private-market prices, not the state formation fee.
Publication requirement
None
First-year cost estimate
| Approach | Rough first-year total |
|---|---|
| DIY (state fees) | ~$1,000 in a year that includes both formation and an annual report |
| With a formation service | State fees plus the service package price |
FAQ
Are these fees guaranteed?
No. Legislatures and filing offices change schedules. Use the Sources links for the controlling amounts.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. General information only.
Sources
Checked October 27, 2026.