How much does an LLC cost in Massachusetts?
Forming an LLC in Massachusetts costs $500 in state fees.
To keep it: Annual Report, $500 every year.
Over 3 years that is $1,500 in state fees, before any formation service.
Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in Massachusetts, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.
Massachusetts state fees
From the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division. Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.
| Fee | Amount | When | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization | $500 | Once, to form the LLC | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Annual Report Massachusetts Corporations Division | $500 | every year, from the year after formation | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Name reservation (optional) | $30 | Once | Oct 28, 2026 |
| 3 years of state fees | $1,500 | Filing everything yourself, without a formation service. | |
What you pay to the state, year by year
Year 1: $500 · Year 2: $500 · Year 3: $500
What it costs with a formation service (3 years)
State fees for Massachusetts included. For each service its cheapest package over 3 years, plus the registered agent every LLC needs (unless you are your own). Ranked by cost only; whether a company pays us does not change the order.
| Service | Registered agent | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year free, then $125/year | $539 | $1,789 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then $149/year (standalone price) | $500 | $1,798 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $119/year | $698 | $1,936 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | $599 | $1,997 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $199/year | $699 | $2,097 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $249/year | $749 | $2,247 | Visit site | |
| Included | $797 | $2,391 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $149/quarter | $1,096 | $3,288 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then price not published | Price not published | Price not published Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1. | Visit site |
Not available in Massachusetts: Firstbase (forms LLCs in Delaware and Wyoming only, source).
Calculate it for your situation →
Are you your own registered agent (you need a street address in Massachusetts and must be there in office hours)? Then Bizee costs the same as filing yourself: $1,500 over 3 years.
Registered agent in Massachusetts
Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state where it is registered. You can act as your own if you meet the state's rules, or pay a service. Registered agent prices compared →
FAQ
How much does it cost to form (file) an LLC in Massachusetts?
$500 in state filing fees for the Certificate of Organization. A formation service adds its own price on top.
What does an LLC in Massachusetts cost per year?
Annual Report: $500, every year.
What does an LLC in Massachusetts cost over 3 years?
$1,500 in state fees if you file everything yourself and act as your own registered agent. With the cheapest formation service in our comparison it is $1,789 including a registered agent.
Which LLC service is cheapest in Massachusetts?
Over 3 years, including state fees and a registered agent: Northwest Registered Agent (Northwest LLC) at $1,789. The ranking is based only on these costs.
Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division site before you file.