Form a corporation in Massachusetts

Massachusetts charges $265 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division.

Massachusetts details

Corporation filing fee
$265
Corporation annual reportLLC $520 online, $500 by mail. Corp $100 online, $125 paper
$110

Filing office: Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division. Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. Source

Start my Massachusetts corporation

$265 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Massachusetts?

The state charges $265. With our Basic package, the total is $265.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Massachusetts LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.