Filing
Annual Report
How often
Every year
Due
On or before the anniversary date of the filing of the LLC's original Certificate of Organization each year
When the Massachusetts Annual Report is due
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.
What the Annual Report asks for
It confirms or updates what the state holds about your LLC. Expect to give:
- The LLC's name and Massachusetts file number
- The principal office and mailing address
- Your registered agent's name and address in Massachusetts
- The members or managers, as your state's form asks
If something has changed since the last filing, such as a new member or manager, update your operating agreement first so the two match.
If you miss it
The LLC falls out of good standing on Massachusetts's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled. Without good standing, banks and partners ask questions, some contracts cannot be signed, and a dissolved LLC has to file for reinstatement. The sources below set out exactly what Massachusetts does.
How to file
File with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporations Division, online. Have your file number and your current agent and address details ready.
Or have it done
$599 / year state fee included
We track the Annual Report deadline, prepare it and file it every year.
Worth knowing in Massachusetts
- 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.
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Massachusetts Annual Report due?
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.
Where do I file the Massachusetts Annual Report?
With the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporations Division, which accepts it online. You will need the LLC's name or file number to find it.
What happens if I miss the Massachusetts Annual Report?
The LLC falls out of good standing on Massachusetts's records. Most states also add a late penalty, and many administratively dissolve an LLC whose report stays unfiled; reinstating it takes another filing. Check the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporations Division's rules, linked below, for exactly what Massachusetts does.
Does every Massachusetts LLC have to file, even with no income?
Yes. The Annual Report is about keeping the LLC active on the state's records, not about income. An LLC with no activity still files.
Can StartGlobal file my Massachusetts Annual Report?
Yes. We track the deadline and file it for $599 a year, with the state fee included.
