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Our business is helping your business get up and running as a viable corporation or limited liability company (LLC). Our core competency is business formations, but we extend well beyond with the incorporating documentation and compliance services you need to protect your business.
American Incorporators is committed to helping you develop and maintain your business beyond incorporation. Here, you can find trusted resources that provide the services you need to successfully fulfill your small business needs.
Use the form below to learn the initial and annual requirements for forming and maintaining a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) in the state of your choice.
Below is a list of the initial and ongoing requirements to form and maintain a non-profit organization in Massachusetts.
The minimum filing fee in the state of Massachusetts is $41.00. If you would like to compare this to other states filing fees, click here.
The name that you choose for a Massachusetts Non-Profit Corporation must be distinguishable from any other registered or authorized Massachusetts business entity or any reserved names on record. The name of the corporation must contain one of the following words as a company identifier:
The corporation may assume any name indicating it is incorporated.
Massachusetts does not require a specific purpose to be listed in the Certificate of Formation. However, in order to qualify for Tax Exempt Status with the IRS, a specific purpose must be included in the Certificate of Formation, as well as other specific requirements (See Below).
Members are required to be listed in the Articles / Certificate of Formation.
There is an Annual Report that must be received by the state of Massachusetts by Anniversary Month. The fee for this filing is: $500.00
Forms and payment, as required, should be sent to:
Secretary Of The Commonwealth Corporations Division, Attn: Annual Report 1 Ashburton Pl Rm 1717 Boston, MA 02108-1519
For more information on taxes, visit the State of Massachusetts Tax Information Website.
Massachusetts requires most businesses to obtain a business license and pay a fee if operating in the state. Please check with the state to make sure your business is complying with the licence requirements for your particular profession.
For complete instructions on obtaining tax exempt status, see IRS publication 557.
In order to qualify your Non-Profit Corporation as a tax exempt entity for Federal Tax purposes, the company must file an Application for Recognition of Exemption (either IRS form 1023 for charitable organizations, or IRS form 1024 for other tax exempt organizations).
If you are ready to form your own corporation or Limited Liability Company, you can start the process by filing out our quick quote, or you can call one of our incorporation specialists at 800.421.2661.
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