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Massachusetts Articles of Organization
Articles of organization form your Massachusetts LLC.
Preparing and filing your articles of organization is the first step in starting your limited liability company (LLC). Approval of this document secures your business name and creates the legal entity of the LLC. Only after this approval can you obtain a Federal Tax ID (EIN), open a bank account, sign contracts, and otherwise conduct business.
Benefits
Incorporating provides many important benefits:
- Limits the liability of the members (owners) and managers
- Fulfills statutory requirements to register your business name
- Adds credibility
Fast Facts
| Agency: | Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth |
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| Filing Method: | Mail, fax, in-person, or online |
| Agency Fee: | $500 + optional $25 expedite fee |
| Turnaround: | ~2-3 business days by mail (plus mail time). ~1-2 business days by fax with $25 expedite fee. |
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| Notes: | Massachusetts permits Professional LLCs which have separate formation requirements. |
