Form a Massachusetts LLC with StartGlobal
$399 state fee included
EIN, operating agreement and first-year agent service included. Nothing else to buy.
Massachusetts LLC costs at a glance
| Cost | When | Applies in Massachusetts | With StartGlobal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization filing fee | Once, to form | Yes | Included in $399 |
| Registered agent | Every year | Yes, or be your own | Year one included, then $99/yr |
| Annual Report | Every year | Yes | Optional filing service, $299/yr |
| EIN | Once | For a bank account or staff | Included in $399 |
| Operating agreement | Once | Recommended | Included in $399 |
| Local business licences | Varies | Depends on city, county and trade | Paid to the issuer |
Forming the LLC
Massachusetts LLCs are formed by filing a Certificate of Organization with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporations Division, which accepts filings online. The state charges a one-time fee to accept it; the fee is the same whether you file yourself or use a service, and StartGlobal includes it in the $399.
Keeping it active
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.
You also need a registered agent in Massachusetts every year. Ours is included for the first year and $99 a year after; you can act as your own if you have a Massachusetts address and are there in business hours.
- 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.
What a "$0" Massachusetts LLC costs over three years
Formation, a registered agent every year and an EIN, at each provider's published prices. The Massachusetts filing fee is added on top of theirs and included in ours.
| Three years | |
|---|---|
| ZenBusiness Starter Registered agent is a $199/yr add-on from day one. | $696 + Massachusetts filing fee |
| LegalZoom Basic Registered agent is $249/yr. | $826 + Massachusetts filing fee |
| Bizee Basic Registered agent free for year one, then $149/yr. | $368 + Massachusetts filing fee |
| StartGlobal State fee, first-year agent and EIN included. Agent $99/yr after. | $597, all in |
Over three years our price is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom in every state. Bizee's first agent year is free, which can make it cheaper depending on the state fee. Filing yourself costs only the state fee.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an LLC cost in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts charges a one-time fee to file the Certificate of Organization. With StartGlobal the total is $399 with that fee included, plus your EIN, operating agreement and first-year registered agent service. After that: 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 are the yearly costs of a Massachusetts LLC?
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. You also need a registered agent in Massachusetts every year, unless you act as your own.
Is there a cheaper way to form a Massachusetts LLC?
Yes: file the Certificate of Organization yourself with the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Corporations Division, act as your own registered agent and get your EIN from the IRS for free. It costs only the state fee and your time.
Does a $0 LLC service cost nothing in Massachusetts?
No. The Massachusetts filing fee is charged on top of a "$0" formation, and registered agent service and the EIN are usually add-ons. Over three years our $399 all-in is lower than ZenBusiness or LegalZoom at their published prices.
