Forming LLC in Massachusetts

The Process

Massachusetts limited liability companies are formed by filing Certificate of Organization with Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. The entire filing process takes on average 2-3 business days, however state offers expedited filing of 1 business day for extra fee. To learn more about forming an LLC in Massachusetts you can visit Massachusetts State government website.

Name Identifiers and Abbreviations

The name of the Massachusetts limited liability company must end with one of the following words/abbreviations:

• LLC
• L.L.C.
• LC
• L.C.
• Limited Liability Company
• Limited Company

Operating Agreement

The Operating Agreement helps protect your company’s limited liability status and prevents your company from being run by the default rules created by your state. Although Massachusetts does not mandate all LLCs to have Operating Agreement, it is highly recommended that you have one drafted.

Additional Filings

Depending on the nature of your business some additional filings could be necessary to complete the proper set up of your LLC. Click on the items below to learn about each:

• EIN (tax ID)
• Sales Tax Registration
• Payroll Registration & Business Licensing

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