Incorporating in Massachusetts

For complete and current information concerning Massachusetts corporations you should go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts web site. The following is not an attempt to present all you need to know when forming a corporation in Massachusetts but rather to call your attention to just some of the basic information and requirements you may want to know as you submit information to form your corporation.

The information herein is cited from the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts web site and related links. While we make every effort to ensure its accuracy, MaxFilings cannot and does not guarantee that all of the information is accurate or complete and/or current and should therefore be independently verified.

Massachusetts corporation name:

A Massachusetts corporation name must contain the word "corporation", "incorporated", "company", or "limited", or an abbreviation thereof, and the name cannot be the same or so similar that it is likely to be mistaken for any other business entity name that registered or reserved in accordance with the state’s laws.

Massachusetts corporation board of directors:

A Massachusetts corporation with three or more shareholders must have at least three directors provided that if permitted by its articles of organization it may have as few as one director regardless of the number of shareholders. There are no eligibility requirements for board members other than as may be set forth in the corporation’s articles of incorporation or bylaws.

Massachusetts corporation officers:

A Massachusetts corporation shall have a president, a treasurer, a secretary and such other officers as may be appointed by its board of directors or described in its bylaws. One individual may simultaneously hold more than one office in the corporation.

Massachusetts taxes:

See the Massachusetts Department of Revenue web site.

Massachusetts Registered Agent:

Massachusetts corporations are required to have a registered agent in Massachusetts. By having MaxFilings provide you with a professional registered agent, you can be assured that all legal documents, tax documents, annual reports, and correspondence with the state and regulatory agencies will be handled promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

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Incorporate in Massachusetts