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Registered agents in Massachusetts, compared (2026)
Massachusetts requires every LLC to have a registered agent. Of the 7 providers with a published price here, Mainstay Filing is our best overall pick at $149 a year, flat. The state’s own fee to change agents is nothing.
- Massachusetts rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider pages read October 2026
The Massachusetts line-up
| Provider | How it charges | What its page lists | Fine print |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstay Filing | Same price every year | Registered agent in any state, all year; Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding; Compliance reminders and stored documents | $149 a year, same at renewal |
| ZenBusiness | Introductory price, higher at renewal | Document receipt, scanning and upload to a dashboard; email notifications | $99 plus state fees for the first year, then $199/yr. |
| CorpNet | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | None stated |
| LegalZoom | Same price every year | Alerts when mail arrives; documents scanned and uploaded; annual report reminders | Price for first-time agent customers. Auto-renews at the purchase rate; LegalZoom says the renewal rate is subject to change. |
| IncParadise | Same price every year | Not itemized on its page | Its state page also lists a $40/yr pre-pay special. |
| Northwest Registered Agent | Same price every year | Its address on public filings; scans of state and legal mail; up to 5 pieces of other business mail scanned free a year; domain, website, email and phone line | Its page says the price has not gone up in 20 years. $100/yr per state for five or more states. |
| Bizee | Same price every year | Compliance notifications; its address on the public record | Standalone price. The first year is free when you form your company through Bizee. |
Massachusetts agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A Massachusetts resident, a Massachusetts corporation, or a corporation from another state authorized to do business in Massachusetts. State regulations (950 CMR 112.13) also allow other business entities authorized in Massachusetts.
- Address
- The address has to be a street address in Massachusetts. A post office address is not sufficient.
- Change-of-agent fee
- None
- Statute
- M.G.L. c. 156C, § 5
Questions
Which registered agents serve Massachusetts?
7 providers have a published price for Massachusetts, including Mainstay Filing (best overall): Mainstay Filing, ZenBusiness, CorpNet, LegalZoom, IncParadise, Northwest Registered Agent and Bizee.
Do I need a registered agent in Massachusetts?
Yes. A Massachusetts resident, a Massachusetts corporation, or a corporation from another state authorized to do business in Massachusetts. State regulations (950 CMR 112.13) also allow other business entities authorized in Massachusetts.
Where must the agent be located in Massachusetts?
The address has to be a street address in Massachusetts. A post office address is not sufficient.
What does it cost to change agents in Massachusetts?
The state charges no fee to file the change (M.G.L. c. 156C, § 5).
Sources
- Massachusetts registered agent statute (M.G.L. c. 156C, § 5): www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/pdf-html/950_cmr_112_limited_liability_companies.htm, checked October 20, 2026
- Massachusetts Secretary of State: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/corporations/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages (features and pricing model), checked October 20, 2026