Massachusetts Business Registration Fee Calculator
Forming an LLC in Massachusetts costs $500 to file, then about $500 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $275 up front and about $125 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.
Your business
- Annual reportThe most expensive LLC in America — $500 to form, $500 every year$500.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$500.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- A Massachusetts corporation is dramatically cheaper to maintain than an LLC ($125/yr vs $500/yr).
What determines business cost in Massachusetts?
- Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
- Formation filing fee ($500 LLC / $275 corp)
- Annual/biennial report fees
- Franchise or privilege taxes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Massachusetts?
The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $500. That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.
What does an LLC cost per year in Massachusetts?
About $500 per year: a $500 annual report.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Massachusetts?
Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $275 (Minimum, for up to 275,000 shares), then about $125 per year in report fees.
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Official Massachusetts resources
Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.