Check current amounts before you file. The figures below reflect our research as of August 2026. Massachusetts sets and changes them, so confirm the current fee and deadline with the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Corporations Division at sec.state.ma.us before you file.
Massachusetts requires every LLC to file an annual report with the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Corporations Division to stay in good standing. It's a confirmation of your company's current details, not a financial statement.
The fee
- Massachusetts LLC annual report fee: $500 per year (as of our August 2026 review).
Massachusetts is on the higher end for LLC annual report fees, which is worth knowing if you're deciding where to form or qualify. Confirm the current amount on the state site, and note that the electronic and paper filing fees can differ in some states, so check which applies to your filing method.
The deadline
- Due on the anniversary of your LLC's formation each year.
This is an anniversary-based deadline, not a fixed calendar date, so your due date depends on when your LLC was formed. Look up your exact formation date (it's on your Certificate of Organization and in the state's business search) and file by that date each year.
What the annual report includes
The report generally confirms or updates:
- Your LLC's legal name and principal office address.
- Your registered agent and registered office in Massachusetts.
- The managers or authorized persons, as applicable.
Keep this information accurate. The annual report is one of the main ways the state's public record stays current.
What the filing involves
The Corporations Division's own process runs like this:
- Go to the Corporations Division at sec.state.ma.us.
- Use the state's online filing system (or file by paper if you prefer).
- Confirm or update your company details.
- Pay the $500 state fee and save the confirmation.
The cost
Massachusetts is one of the most expensive annual reports in the country at $500 in state charges, and the deadline runs off your own formation anniversary rather than a date everyone shares, which is exactly the kind of date that slips. Filing Agency prepares it, files it, tracks the anniversary and delivers the stamped copy, for one total with the state's own charge included. The full breakdown is on screen before you pay. Have it filed for you.
The anniversary returns every year, and it is not the only thing on the calendar: the registered agent requirement runs continuously, and a foreign-owned company carries federal filings on top. Compliance 360 tracks all of it in one place.
What happens if you miss it
Missing the Massachusetts annual report can lead to penalties, loss of good standing, and, if it goes unaddressed, administrative dissolution of your LLC. See What Happens If You Miss Your Annual Report for the full escalation and how to recover.
Staying compliant
- Diarize your formation anniversary: that is your deadline basis.
- Keep your Massachusetts registered agent current: that is where notices go.
- Budget for the $500. It is a meaningful annual cost for an MA LLC.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. Massachusetts's annual report fee, deadline, and requirements are set by the state and change over time; confirm the current figures with the Corporations Division before you file.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. The rules are set by each state and can change; confirm the current requirements with your state’s filing office before you rely on them.
