Massachusetts Foreign LLC Registration

Everything you need to register a foreign LLC in Massachusetts.

Foreign Qualification

Filing fee: $500
Form: Application for Registration of Foreign LLC
Annual obligation: $500/year
Processing time: 5-10 business days
Expedite: $50
Estimated year 1 cost: $1,000

Note: Massachusetts has one of the highest combined foreign qualification and annual report fees in the country. Online filing adds a $20 surcharge ($520 total), but the statutory fee is $500.

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Formation in Massachusetts

Formation fee: $500
Annual cost: $500/year
State income tax: Flat 5% income tax
Privacy: Low

Online filing adds a $20 surcharge ($520 total), but the statutory fee is $500.

What triggers foreign qualification in Massachusetts?

Physical office or place of business
Employees working in the state

Sources

https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/corporations.htm

Need a registered agent in Massachusetts?

A registered agent is required for foreign qualification.

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This page provides general information based on publicly available state requirements. It is not legal advice. Verify with the Massachusetts Secretary of State before filing.