How to Form an LLC in Massachusetts
Massachusetts approves quickly. Here is what it costs, how long it takes, and what you get.
| Total cost, standard filing | $599 |
|---|---|
| Total cost, expedited filing | $699 |
| State filing fee | Included |
| State form filed | Certificate of Organization |
| You receive | Certificate of Organization |
What it costs
Forming an LLC in Massachusetts costs $599 in total. That is one price covering both the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's filing fee, which we pay on your behalf, and our service for preparing and filing the paperwork. There is nothing else to pay to get your LLC formed.
Every online Massachusetts filing goes through the state's expedited service, so filings here come back quickly.
How long it takes
Massachusetts approves quickly. Our filings have been approved in about one business day, and one came back within 13 hours. We deliver the stamped Certificate of Organization as soon as the notice of approval lands. Every online Massachusetts filing already goes through the state's expedited service, so expedited buys priority preparation, filing and document handling on our side.
Where Massachusetts filings get tripped up
These are the things we have actually run into filing in Massachusetts, in plain English.
- Professional-service LLCs cannot be filed online
- If your business is a licensed profession, Massachusetts takes that filing by a different route. Tell us up front so we file the right instrument rather than having it rejected.
- Your approval notice carries credentials you will need later
- The Massachusetts approval notice includes an identification number and PIN used to file your annual report. They are not recoverable from the public record, so we capture them and pass them on with your documents.
What we need from you
Your business name, the address for the company, and the names of the members. That is the whole application, and it takes a few minutes. We prepare and file the Certificate of Organization for you, and handle the state's payment.
What you get
Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the state, delivered straight to your account as soon as Massachusetts issues it. From there you can add an EIN, an operating agreement, membership certificates, or registered agent service.
Start your Massachusetts LLC — $599One price. The Massachusetts state filing fee is included.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to form an LLC in Massachusetts?
- $599 total for standard filing, with the Massachusetts state filing fee included in that price. Expedited filing is $699. There are no other fees to get your LLC formed.
- How long does it take to form an LLC in Massachusetts?
- Massachusetts approves quickly. Our filings have been approved in about one business day, and one came back within 13 hours. We deliver the stamped Certificate of Organization as soon as the notice of approval lands.
- What do I receive?
- Your stamped Certificate of Organization from the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, delivered to your account. You can add an EIN, an operating agreement, and registered agent service at checkout or afterwards.
- Do I need a registered agent in Massachusetts?
- Yes. Every Massachusetts LLC must keep a registered agent with a physical address in the state to receive legal mail. You can serve as your own, or use our service to keep your home address off the public record.