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Corporation Filing Fees in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, filing articles of organization for a business corporation costs at least $250 online or $275 on paper, and the annual report costs $100 online or $125 on paper.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Massachusetts at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$250 online, $275 paper (minimum)
Covers up to 275,000 authorized shares; each additional 100,000 shares costs $100.
Annual report fee
$100 online, $125 paper
A $25 late fee applies.
Report frequency
Every year

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The rules in Massachusetts

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Massachusetts?

Articles of incorporation fee in Massachusetts: $250 online, $275 paper (minimum). Covers up to 275,000 authorized shares; each additional 100,000 shares costs $100.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Massachusetts?

Annual report fee in Massachusetts: $100 online, $125 paper. A $25 late fee applies.

How often does a corporation in Massachusetts have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Massachusetts: Every year.

Where do the Massachusetts corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from 801 CMR 4.02, 950 CMR 113.13 and M.G.L. c. 156D, 16.22. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Massachusetts calls the formation document articles of organization. Corporations Division fees are set in the 801 CMR 4.02 rate schedule.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.