Registered Agent Price Check › Massachusetts
What a $0 or $39 LLC really costs in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts the state filing fee is $500. Mainstay Filing comes to $699 in year one; the $39 package comes to $539 with its agent included for the first year; a $0 package starts at $500 and adds an agent after any free period.
| Service | Advertised package | Year 1 with agent and state fee | Year 2 service price | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | $199 | $699 | $199 | $898 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 | $539 | $125 | $664 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 | $599 | $199 | $798 |
| Bizee | $0 | $500 | $149 | $649 |
| LegalZoom | $0 | $749 | $249 | $998 |
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. Changing agents in Massachusetts has no state fee. Source: M.G.L. c. 156C, § 5, checked October 20, 2026.
What is the state filing fee in Massachusetts?
$500, paid to the state and identical with every provider. A package price does not include it.
Do I need a registered agent in Massachusetts?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. (M.G.L. c. 156C, § 5).