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LLC formation services compared in Massachusetts (2026)
The Massachusetts filing fee is $500. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $699 in year 1; the other four services range from $500 to $749.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Massachusetts
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $500 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $539 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $599 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $699 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $749 |
Massachusetts filing details
- State filing fee
- $500
- Formation document
- Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization
- Filed with
- Massachusetts Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Limited Liability Company Annual Report, every year: $500
- Registered agent
- Required. A Massachusetts resident, a Massachusetts corporation, or a corporation from another state authorized to do business in Massachusetts. State regulations (950 CMR 112.13) also allow other business entities authorized in Massachusetts.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $500 state fee = $699 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Massachusetts questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Massachusetts with a service?
In year 1, from $500 (Bizee) to $749 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Massachusetts’s $500 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $699.
What does Massachusetts charge to file an LLC?
$500, paid to the Massachusetts Secretary of State for the Limited Liability Company Certificate of Organization. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Massachusetts LLC?
Yes. A Massachusetts resident, a Massachusetts corporation, or a corporation from another state authorized to do business in Massachusetts. State regulations (950 CMR 112.13) also allow other business entities authorized in Massachusetts.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- M.G.L. c. 156C, sec. 12 (certificate of organization) (multira state research spine): www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/download/c156c512dllccert.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Massachusetts formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/download/Fee_Schedule.pdf, checked October 1, 2026
- Massachusetts formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/general-information/corporations-filing-fees.htm, checked October 1, 2026
- Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth (multira state research spine): www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/download/c156c512cdllcannual.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth (multira state research spine): malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXII/Chapter156c/Section12, checked August 12, 2026
- Massachusetts registered agent statute (M.G.L. c. 156C, § 5): www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/pdf-html/950_cmr_112_limited_liability_companies.htm, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).