How to Set Up a Corporation in Massachusetts

Starting a corporation allows you to have more tax benefits (and sometimes tax protection) than you would with a sole proprietorship. Massachusetts allows business owners to file corporations via the mail, walk in or online. The process can be completed in less than 30 days. Corporations are separate entities that operate independently of their owners.

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  Conduct a search to determine if your business name is already registered in Massachusetts. There cannot be two corporations with the same name in the same state. Search for your intended business name online on the Massachusetts Secretary of State's website to ensure it is available. Click on "Corporations Division," then select "Corporation Card File Search." Input your intended business name. Click "Search" and see if there are any corporations with that name.
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  Draft your articles of organization. Articles of organization is a document that informs the Secretary of State who is registering for the business, the number of initial shares that may be offered to any shareholders (if any), the company address and the name of the business. You can hire an attorney to draft the articles of organization for you, or you can access the Secretary of State's website and draft the articles of organization online.
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  Send in your articles of organization to the Secretary of State. Massachusetts allows you to apply online via credit card, fax, mail, or walk in. The cost in Massachusetts for filing articles of organization is $275. You can file your articles of organization in person for a quicker approval for your corporation. Go to the Secretary of State's website, click on "Corporations Division," and under "Business Filings" select your chosen method to submit your registration. The address to either mail or physically submit your articles of organization is:
  One Ashburton Place
  Boston, Massachusetts 02108-1512

Tips & Warnings

When approved, you will either receive an email and/or letter in the mail with a copy of your articles or organization stamped with a seal by the Secretary of State.
Keep your articles of organization in a safe place as you will need it to open business accounts, and other necessary items to grow your business.

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