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How Much Does an LLC Cost in Massachusetts? Year One and Every Year After

Starting a Massachusetts LLC costs $500 to file. After that, Limited Liability Company Annual Report, every year, $500. The state side over three years is $1,500.

  • Official sources, checked October 20, 2026

Every cost, itemised

CostWhenAmountDetail
State filing feeOnce$500Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization, Massachusetts Secretary of State
Limited Liability Company Annual ReportYearly$500Limited Liability Company Annual Report, every year, $500
Registered agentYearlyfrom $149Required. A Massachusetts resident, a Massachusetts corporation, or a corporation from another state authorized to do business in Massachusetts. State regulations (950 CMR 112.13) also allow other business entities authorized in Massachusetts.
ExpediteOptionalNot publishedPer the state’s own pages
EINOnce$0Issued free by the IRS

Over time

HorizonState sideWith Mainstay Filing
1 year$500$699
3 years$1,500$2,097
5 years$2,500$3,495

With Mainstay Filing: $199 a year plus the Massachusetts fee at cost, covering the formation, registered agent, EIN application and annual report. It renews at the same $199.

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Mainstay Filing

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$199 / year + $500 state fee

Questions

How much does it cost to start an LLC in Massachusetts?

$500 to file. Over three years the state side is $1,500; with Mainstay Filing it is $2,097.

What is the yearly cost of a Massachusetts LLC after the first year?

Limited Liability Company Annual Report, every year, $500.

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