LLC Annual Report in Massachusetts
When a Massachusetts LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: Every Massachusetts LLC must file an annual report with the state secretary setting forth the information required in the certificate of organization. M.G.L. c. 156C, §12(c)-(d)
| Annual report | Every Massachusetts LLC must file an annual report with the state secretary setting forth the information required in the certificate of organization. The fee for filing the annual report is five hundred dollars ($500), paid at the time of filing. Source: M.G.L. c. 156C, §12(c)-(d) |
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| Registered agent | Each LLC must maintain an office in Massachusetts (where required records are kept) and a resident agent for service of process. The resident agent must be an individual resident of Massachusetts, a domestic corporation, or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in Massachusetts. The agent's written consent must be in or attached to the certificate of organization. Source: M.G.L. c. 156C, §§5, 12(a)(3) |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Massachusetts?
Every Massachusetts LLC must file an annual report with the state secretary setting forth the information required in the certificate of organization. The fee for filing the annual report is five hundred dollars ($500), paid at the time of filing.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Massachusetts?
Each LLC must maintain an office in Massachusetts (where required records are kept) and a resident agent for service of process. The resident agent must be an individual resident of Massachusetts, a domestic corporation, or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in Massachusetts. The agent's written consent must be in or attached to the certificate of organization.
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