Edmond Hui is a software engineer and serial entrepreneur based in New York who has founded multiple online businesses across e-commerce, media, and information publishing. Before transitioning into tech, he spent years as a commercial real estate professional closing deals totaling over 100,000 square feet, giving him firsthand experience with business formation and entity structuring. He built MyStateLLC to provide the free, state-specific LLC guidance he wished existed when forming his own companies.
Annual Report at a Glance
Due Date
Anniversary month
Fee
$500
Filing Method
Online or mail
Late Penalty
Varies — check SoS
Sos Filing Url
https://www.sec.state.ma.us
How to File
1
Determine Your Due Date
Your Massachusetts LLC annual report is due during the anniversary month of your original filing date. Check your formation documents or contact the Secretary of State if you're unsure of your exact due date.
2
Gather Required Information
Collect your LLC's current registered agent information, principal office address, member/manager details, and any changes that occurred during the reporting year. Have your LLC's file number ready for faster processing.
3
Access the Massachusetts Secretary of State Website
Visit the official Massachusetts Secretary of State website at sec.state.ma.us and navigate to the business filings section. Look for the annual report or periodic report filing option for LLCs.
4
Complete and Submit Your Annual Report
Fill out the annual report form with accurate, up-to-date information about your LLC. Review all details carefully before submission. Pay the required $500 filing fee using the accepted payment methods.
5
Keep Records and Confirmation
Save your filing confirmation and payment receipt for your business records. Note the next year's due date to ensure timely filing. Consider setting up calendar reminders for future annual report deadlines.
Ready to file your annual report?
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If you file your Massachusetts LLC annual report late, the Secretary of the Commonwealth will impose a late filing penalty of $50 per month, beginning the month after your deadline passes. Beyond financial penalties, your LLC faces administrative dissolution after 60 days of non-compliance, which terminates your business's legal status and liability protection. This dissolution prevents you from conducting business, entering contracts, or protecting your personal assets from company liabilities. Reinstatement requires filing a Reinstatement of LLC form with the Secretary of the Commonwealth and paying both back annual report fees and accumulated penalties, often totaling several hundred dollars. To avoid further consequences, submit Form 11-A (Annual Report of Limited Liability Company) immediately to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108, along with the $125 filing fee and any applicable late penalties. Contact the Secretary of the Commonwealth at (617) 727-2850 to confirm your current compliance status before filing.
You must file your Massachusetts LLC annual report through the Secretary of the Commonwealth's website at sec.state.ma.us/cor or by mail to their Boston office. Online filing through the state's Business Services Online system is the fastest option, delivering immediate confirmation and reducing processing delays. The non-refundable filing fee is $500, due annually by the last day of the month in which your LLC was formed. If you file by mail, submit Form LLC-1 with your fee to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108. Missing this deadline triggers a $500 late fee and potential administrative dissolution of your LLC. To protect your business's legal status, file online at least one week before your deadline to ensure timely processing.
The Massachusetts LLC annual report filing fee is $500, payable to the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. This fee applies to all domestic and foreign LLCs filing with the state and must be submitted simultaneously with your annual report form to the Corporations Division.
You can pay using credit card, electronic check, or money order when filing online through the Secretary of State's website or when submitting by mail. The $500 fee is non-refundable regardless of filing method, so budget accordingly in your annual compliance costs.
This mandatory expense means your total annual LLC maintenance cost in Massachusetts is at least $500, making timely filing essential to avoid late fees and potential administrative dissolution. Set a calendar reminder for your report's due date—typically based on your formation date—to ensure payment processes before the deadline and keeps your LLC in good standing with the state.
Your Massachusetts LLC annual report must be filed during the anniversary month of your original formation date with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. For example, if you formed your LLC in March 2024, your 2025 annual report is due anytime in March 2025. You'll file Form LLC-1 (Annual Report of Limited Liability Company) with the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Business Services division. The filing fee is $125 for most LLCs. Missing this deadline triggers a $25 late fee plus potential administrative dissolution of your LLC, which eliminates your liability protection and makes conducting business illegal in Massachusetts. You can file online through the Secretary of State's website or by mail. To avoid penalties, mark your calendar for the first day of your formation month each year and file at least two weeks early to account for processing time.
Most active Massachusetts LLCs must file annual reports with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's Business Services Division—there are generally no exemptions based on LLC size, revenue, or activity level. However, LLCs in administrative dissolution or those that have voluntarily dissolved are not required to file. If your LLC has a pending dissolution status or you've formally withdrawn from business, you may be excused from filing requirements. The practical implication is that even single-member or inactive LLCs must maintain compliance to preserve their legal status and avoid penalties. Failure to file results in automatic administrative dissolution after 60 days of non-compliance, which can jeopardize liability protection and create reinstatement complications. Contact the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's Business Services Division at (617) 727-9640 or visit sec.state.ma.us to confirm your specific filing obligations before the annual deadline.
