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MA · Incorporation

Form an LLC or corporation in Massachusetts.

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At a glance

Massachusetts formation snapshot

LLC filing fee
$500
Corp filing fee
$275
Annual / franchise
$500 / $125 annual
Annual report due
Anniversary
State income tax
5% personal; 8% corporate
Typical processing
2–4 weeks

Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.

Why this state

Why form in Massachusetts

Massachusetts supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 2–4 weeks.

State income tax posture here: 5% personal; 8% corporate. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.

If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Massachusetts, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.

Process

Step-by-step formation in Massachusetts

  1. 1Name reservation (when required)
  2. 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
  3. 3Registered agent designation
  4. 4EIN application
  5. 5Operating agreement or bylaws
  6. 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
  7. 7State and local business licenses
  8. 8First-year compliance calendar

Compliance

Ongoing compliance in Massachusetts

  • Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Massachusetts. Typical timing: Anniversary. Typical fee context: $500 / $125 annual.
  • Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Massachusetts at all times.
  • Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.

State-specific notes

  • Fees, due dates, and portals in Massachusetts change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
  • Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.

Tax snapshot

Massachusetts tax at a glance

5% personal; 8% corporate

Full Massachusetts tax guide

FAQ

Massachusetts formation questions

Ready to form in Massachusetts?

Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.

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