How Much Does It Cost to Form a Massachusetts LLC?
Massachusetts is one of the more expensive states to form an LLC. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Massachusetts Secretary of State charges $500 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC. At $500, Massachusetts is on the higher end nationally.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Massachusetts charges $500 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Massachusetts tax note: Highest filing fee in the nation. $500 by mail, $520 online (includes $20 expedite fee). Annual report $500 by mail, $520 online. Due on anniversary date. One of the most expensive states for LLC maintenance.
Resident Agent Cost
Every Massachusetts LLC is required to maintain a resident agent. With our formation package, the first year of resident agent service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Massachusetts Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $20. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-10 business days to 24 hours (included in online fee).
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $500 | One-time, paid to the Massachusetts Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $500 | Filed annually with the Massachusetts Secretary of State |
| Resident Agent service | $99/year | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $20 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours (included in online fee) |
First-Year Cost Summary
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $500 state fee, first-year resident agent service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for resident agent + $500/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your Massachusetts LLC filed and operational.