How to form an LLC in Massachusetts for $0 service fee.
Massachusetts state filing fee is $520. Standard processing is 4 to 7 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Massachusetts Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Massachusetts.
Highest LLC filing fee in the US ($520) and $520 annual report. Justified for many by the Boston/Cambridge biotech ecosystem. State income tax 5% flat. Strong VC ecosystem (Greater Boston is the #2 VC hub after Bay Area).
Where Massachusetts businesses are based.
You can form your Massachusetts LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Massachusetts formation rules at a glance.
- $520 filing fee, $520 annual report
- Processing: 4 to 7 business days ($25 expedited)
- Filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth in Boston
- Top industries: Biotech & life sciences (Boston/Cambridge), Higher education (60+ colleges), Financial services
Our take Form here if you operate in Massachusetts. Fees are the highest in the US but the Boston biotech and tech ecosystem justifies them for many.
Corporations Division processes LLC formations from Boston. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $520 annual report.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 4 TO 7 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Massachusetts, in four steps.
Massachusetts vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Massachusetts compares.
Massachusetts business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Massachusetts-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Massachusetts-specific LLC questions.
Why are MA fees so high?
Why is Boston a biotech hub?
Should I form in MA or NH?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Massachusetts?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Massachusetts?
Do I need to live in Massachusetts to form an LLC there?
What is a Massachusetts Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Massachusetts LLC?
Start your Massachusetts LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Massachusetts Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Massachusetts.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.