LLC costs / Delaware / Massachusetts
Delaware vs Massachusetts LLC
Delaware is cheaper to form by $410. Over five years, Delaware costs $1,010 less in state fees.
| Delaware | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Formation fee | $110 | $520 |
| Recurring fee | $400 a year | $520 a year |
| State fees over 5 years | $2,110 | $3,120 |
| Register an out-of-state LLC | $200 | $520 |
| Newspaper publication required | No | No |
| New LLCs per week (avg) | 4,311 | 950 |
| Domestic LLCs with an out-of-state address | – | – |
| Still active 12–24 months after forming | – | – |
| Formation to public record, median (proxy) | 4 days | 1 day |
Weekly averages cover the last 1 weeks both states have data for. "–" means the state's registry data can't support that number; see methodology.
New LLCs per week
The usual rule: form the LLC in the state where the business operates. Forming elsewhere means registering as a foreign LLC at home too, and paying both states' fees ($200 in Delaware, $520 in Massachusetts).
Sources: Delaware fee schedule · Massachusetts fee schedule · filing data from RecordWire