Short answer: Annual Report, $520, annual. Due: On or before the anniversary date of the original formation..
We've pulled these figures from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Massachusetts report at a glance
- Report name
- Annual Report
- Fee
- $520 $500 by mail or $520 electronically.
- How often
- annual
- Due
- On or before the anniversary date of the original formation.
- Late penalty
- Not specified
- Dissolution risk
- If the LLC misses two consecutive years, the state will initiate administrative dissolution proceedings (allowing 90 days to correct).
Taxes that ride along
Standard pass-through LLCs face no entity-level tax. If taxed as a corporation, minimum corporate excise tax is $456. Profits pass through to personal income tax.
How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts's recurring report fee is $520. That's the highest of the 51 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $35, so Massachusetts runs $485 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $520 | 1 of 51 |
| New Hampshire | $100 | 10 of 51 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | 22 of 51 |
| Connecticut | $80 | 15 of 51 |
| Vermont | $45 | 25 of 51 |
| Maine | $85 | 14 of 51 |
Massachusetts fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $520 | annual, On or before the anniversary date of the original formation. |
| Certificate of good standing | $15 |
Annual report and deadlines: Massachusetts questions
When is the Massachusetts LLC annual report due?
On or before the anniversary date of the original formation.
How much is the Massachusetts annual report fee?
$520. $500 by mail or $520 electronically.
What happens if I file my Massachusetts annual report late?
Not specified
Can Massachusetts dissolve my LLC for not filing?
If the LLC misses two consecutive years, the state will initiate administrative dissolution proceedings (allowing 90 days to correct).
Where do I file the Massachusetts report?
With the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division, online at its filing portal.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.
Still being confirmed with the state: ra.self allowed, report.late penalty.