Massachusetts LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Massachusetts in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Massachusetts LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Organization (state filing fee) | $500 | cite |
| Annual Report (due every year) | $500 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| 24-hour expedite processing (optional) | $100 | cite |
| Year-one total (standard filing) | $1,125 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Massachusetts LLCs must file an annual report every year by the anniversary of the LLC's formation date, with a $500 filing fee each time.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.sec.state.ma.us/cor/corlimitedliabilitycompany/llcfee.htm
- https://www.sec.state.ma.us/cor/corlimitedliabilitycompany/llcidx.htm
- https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-revenue
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