| What to file | Annual report |
|---|---|
| State fee | Annual report: $500 (every year) source ↗ |
| Due | First report on or before the first certificate-filing anniversary, then on that anniversary each year. |
| First deadline after forming | On or before the first anniversary of filing your certificate. |
| Late fee | No fixed late fee listedNone found (LLC fee schedule lists no late fee; corporations have one). |
| If you don't file | Administrative dissolution after 2 consecutive years of not filing (M.G.L. c.156C §70). |
Government fees only. Report fees, taxes and late fees shown here are paid to the state, not platform or service fees.
Covers LLCs. Corporations file on different rules and fees; check with the state. Official rules: sec.state.ma.us ↗ · malegislature.gov. FormCost isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Links go to official public pages.
How to file
File online on corp.sec.state.ma.us: look up your LLC, confirm or update its details (addresses, registered agent, managers or members) and pay the fee. It usually takes a few minutes, and you don't need a service.
File with Massachusetts ↗Official site: corp.sec.state.ma.us. No service needed.
BOI report: not needed for US-formed LLCs. Under FinCEN's final rule, effective August 14, 2026 (making the March 2025 interim rule permanent), companies formed in the US don't file beneficial ownership (BOI) reports. Only companies formed abroad and registered to do business in a US state report, generally within 30 days of their registration taking effect. Filing with FinCEN is free; ignore letters asking you to pay to file one. FinCEN ↗
Massachusetts LLC cost and yearly fees → What to do after you form All states
Massachusetts annual report FAQ
Does a Massachusetts LLC have to file an annual report?
Yes: an annual report, $500, due Anniversary date.
When is the Massachusetts LLC annual report due?
First report on or before the first certificate-filing anniversary, then on that anniversary each year. First one: on or before the first anniversary of filing your certificate.
How much does the Massachusetts annual report cost?
Annual report: $500 (every year).
What happens if I file the Massachusetts annual report late?
Late fee: No fixed late fee listed. None found (LLC fee schedule lists no late fee; corporations have one). Administrative dissolution after 2 consecutive years of not filing (M.G.L. c.156C §70).
Does my Massachusetts LLC need to file a BOI report?
No, if it was formed in the US. Under FinCEN’s final rule, effective August 14, 2026, US-formed companies are exempt. Only companies formed abroad and registered to do business in a US state report, generally within 30 days of registering.
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