Massachusetts lesson 6 of 6
File the Massachusetts annual report
Every Massachusetts LLC files an annual report with the Corporations Division for as long as it exists, and the $500 fee matches the cost of the original filing.
Deadline and fee
The annual report is due on the anniversary date of the LLC's formation each year, not on a shared calendar date used by every business in the state. The filing fee is $500, whether filed on paper or through the Corporations Division's online system.
What the report covers
The annual report confirms or updates the LLC's principal office address, resident agent and address, and the names and addresses of managers or other persons authorised to act for the LLC. It keeps the public record current.
Missing the deadline
Failing to file the annual report can lead to administrative dissolution of the LLC by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Once dissolved, the LLC loses its good standing and reinstatement means filing the missed reports, paying outstanding fees, and dealing with any lapse in liability protection during the gap.
Because the due date tracks your formation anniversary rather than a shared calendar date, put a specific reminder in your own calendar rather than relying on catching a generic notice.
Key takeaways
- The annual report costs $500, due every year on the LLC's formation anniversary.
- It updates the office address, resident agent and management information on file.
- Missing it risks administrative dissolution and a costly reinstatement process.
Frequently asked questions
When exactly is the Massachusetts LLC annual report due?
On the anniversary date of the day your Certificate of Organization was filed, every year the LLC exists.
Can I file the Massachusetts annual report online?
Yes, through the Corporations Division's online filing system, as well as by mail.
Official sources
Or let us file your Massachusetts LLC for you
Everything above is yours to use for free. If you would rather hand it over, we prepare and file the Certificate of Organization, act as your registered agent, and track your ongoing deadlines.
Last reviewed: September 2026 - reviewed by Gullia Filing Legal & Formation Team