Corporation · Massachusetts · 2026

What a corporation really costs in Massachusetts

Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Massachusetts, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$265

Articles of Organization (business corporation, M.G.L. c.156D)

First year with the state

~$831

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$265

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $514 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Massachusetts corporation annual reportEvery year by March 15. Due within 2.5 months after fiscal year end (Mar 15 for calendar year). $125 paper; online $100 + $10 expedite fee.$110
  • Massachusetts corporate excise (minimum $456)Every year by April 15. DOR Form 355: C corps due 15th day of 4th month after FYE; S corps (Form 355S) due 15th day of 3rd month (Mar 15). $456 minimum excise, never prorated.$456

Questions

How much does it cost to form a corporation in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts charges $265 to file the Articles of Organization (business corporation, M.G.L. c.156D).

What does a corporation cost every year in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts corporation annual report: $110, every year by March 15 (Due within 2.5 months after fiscal year end (Mar 15 for calendar year). $125 paper; online $100 + $10 expedite fee.). Massachusetts corporate excise (minimum $456): $456, every year by April 15 (DOR Form 355: C corps due 15th day of 4th month after FYE; S corps (Form 355S) due 15th day of 3rd month (Mar 15). $456 minimum excise, never prorated.).

What if my corporation was formed in another state?

To do business in Massachusetts you register as a foreign entity: Foreign Corporation Certificate of Registration, $400.

Not sure a corporation is right?

Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Massachusetts.

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Source: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/download/Fee_Schedule.pdf · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.