Massachusetts LLC

Massachusetts LLC: start one, run one, keep it active

Everything about an LLC in Massachusetts in one place. LLCs here are formed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporations Division by filing a Certificate of Organization. Massachusetts LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due on or before the anniversary date of the filing of the LLC's original Certificate of Organization each year.

$399, state fee included
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Checked Oct 5, 2026

Start a Massachusetts LLC

How to start an LLC in Massachusetts →

Name, registered agent, Certificate of Organization and bank account, step by step.

Massachusetts LLC cost →

What it costs to form and to keep, and a three-year comparison.

Massachusetts operating agreement →

Not required by law, but every LLC needs one. Create yours free.

Run a Massachusetts LLC

Massachusetts Annual Report →

Every year. Due dates, first filing, and what happens if you miss it.

Massachusetts registered agent →

Every Massachusetts LLC needs one. Ours is included in year one.

Compliance deadline tracker →

Every federal and Massachusetts deadline for your LLC.

Changing or closing it: add or remove a member, change your registered agent, move to another state, dissolve the LLC.

Massachusetts LLC at a glance

Formed with

Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporations Division

Formation document

Certificate of Organization

Recurring filing

Annual Report, every year

Online filing

Yes

Massachusetts LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due on or before the anniversary date of the filing of the LLC's original Certificate of Organization each year.

Must contain "limited liability company", "limited company", "L.L.C.", "L.C.", "LLC" or "LC", and it must be distinguishable from names already on the Massachusetts register.

The annual report restates the information in the Certificate of Organization, updated for any changes.
The Certificate of Organization and annual reports can both be filed online with the Corporations Division.

Forming a Massachusetts LLC from outside the US?

The steps above are written for people who live in the US. If you live abroad, the bank account and tax filings work differently.

Massachusetts LLC for non-residents →

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Frequently asked questions

How do I start an LLC in Massachusetts?

Choose a name, appoint a registered agent in Massachusetts, and file a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporations Division. Then write an operating agreement and open a business bank account. Our step-by-step guide covers each one.

How much does a Massachusetts LLC cost?

Massachusetts charges a one-time filing fee to form an LLC. With StartGlobal it is $399 in total, with that fee, your operating agreement and first-year registered agent included.

Does a Massachusetts LLC file an annual report?

Massachusetts LLCs file an Annual Report every year. It is due on or before the anniversary date of the filing of the LLC's original Certificate of Organization each year.

Is an operating agreement required in Massachusetts?

No, but every Massachusetts LLC should have one.

Written by

Sanjay Nediyara

Chief Executive Officer, StartGlobal, Inc.

Sanjay founded StartGlobal after going through US company formation as a non-resident himself. The platform has since been used to form over 5,000 companies by founders in more than 150 countries.

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Not legal or tax advice. StartGlobal is a company formation and compliance service, not a law firm or an accounting firm, and nobody here is your attorney or your accountant. This page describes general requirements and cites the sources it draws on. Rules change and vary by state and by your own circumstances, so confirm anything that affects a decision with a qualified professional or the relevant agency.

LLC Formation

Everything you need to launch, in one package.

Registered Agent

Included

Every US LLC is legally required to have a registered agent: the official point of contact that receives legal documents, lawsuits, and state notices on your behalf. We act as your registered agent in your formation state and forward anything that arrives straight to you.

Required to form and keep your LLC in good standing
Receives legal documents and state notices for you
We forward everything to you right away

State Filing

Included

We set up your company in the state you choose and track everything through to approval. Your state fees are included in the price, with no separate charges to figure out later.

File in any of the 50 states
State filing fees included, no surprise charges
We track your filing through to approval

Operating Agreement

Included

The internal rulebook for your LLC: who owns what, how decisions are made, and what happens if an owner leaves. Banks and partners often ask to see it. We prepare one for single or multi-member LLCs, written for your state.

Single or multi-member
Written for your formation state
Ready to share with your bank

Business Bank Account

Included

Open your business bank account online without booking a branch appointment. We connect you with trusted banking partners like Mercury and Lili and guide you through the application.

Apply online, no branch visit
Partners like Mercury and Lili
Guided setup from start to finish

$399 one-time

All state and government fees included

One payment, no surprise charges at checkout.

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