Nonprofit · Massachusetts · 2026
What a nonprofit really costs in Massachusetts
Every state fee and deadline for a nonprofit in Massachusetts, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$41
Articles of Organization (nonprofit, M.G.L. c.180)
First year with the state
~$59.50
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$41
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $290 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- Massachusetts nonprofit annual reportEvery year by November 1. Due November 1. $15 fee; online adds $3.50 expedite fee.$18.50
Questions
How much does it cost to form a nonprofit in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts charges $41 to file the Articles of Organization (nonprofit, M.G.L. c.180).
What does a nonprofit cost every year in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts nonprofit annual report: $18.50, every year by November 1 (Due November 1. $15 fee; online adds $3.50 expedite fee.).
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Plan my company freeSource: 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.