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Massachusetts . Reinstatement

Reinstate your Massachusetts business and get back in good standing.

If Massachusetts administratively dissolved your entity, you can reinstate. Here is what is required, what it costs, and how to do it.

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When do you need to reinstate?

  • Missed annual report.
  • Unpaid franchise tax.
  • No registered agent on file.
  • No response to state correspondence.
  • Foreign entities: missed foreign qual renewals.

Massachusetts reinstatement fees

LLC reinstatement$500 + back annual reports + $100 reinstatement penalty
Corporation reinstatement$100 + back annual reports + tax clearance
Each missed annual report$500 (highest LLC annual report fee, tied with $500 LLC formation)
Late penalties$25 late fee + loss of good standing

Massachusetts reinstatement process

  1. 1Identify everything missed.
  2. 2Update officer + member info.
  3. 3Confirm a registered agent.
  4. 4File reinstatement with all back-fees.
  5. 5Confirmation in your Vault.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do I reinstate a Massachusetts business?
File a Reinstatement with all missed annual reports, back franchise taxes, and the $500 + back annual reports + $100 reinstatement penalty fee.
How much does Massachusetts reinstatement cost?
LLC: $500 + back annual reports + $100 reinstatement penalty. Corp: $100 + back annual reports + tax clearance.
How long does Massachusetts reinstatement take?
Standard 24-48 hours online. Counter pickup: same business day..
Can I reinstate after admin dissolution?
Yes. After 2 consecutive years of missed annual reports, reinstatement may no longer be available.
Does reinstatement reset my formation date?
No.
Do I owe back franchise tax during dissolution?
Yes.
Can File.Business handle reinstatement?
Yes.

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Disclosure. File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division or any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division. Information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Fees and deadlines verified against the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division as of June 2026 and may change. For entity-specific guidance, consult a licensed Massachusetts attorney or CPA.

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