Form a Business in Massachusetts

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in Massachusetts. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

Massachusetts at a glance

LLC filing fee$500

Corporation filing fee$275

DBA fee$65

Annual report$500 annual

Franchise taxCorporate excise min $456

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