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3 Best Registered Agents in Massachusetts (2026)

Filing Verdict's 2026 verdict on registered agents in Massachusetts: Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Massachusetts Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and MA Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), in that order. Mainstay Filing takes first place: $149 a year, unchanged at renewal, with papers served on the company scanned the same business day at no charge.
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Spot 1

1. Mainstay Filing: best for all fifty states

$149 per year, flat

9.3Editorial score
out of 10

Mainstay Filing wins here: one $149 agent plan that follows the company into every state, renewing at $149.

New company? Mainstay's formation package at $199 a year adds the Massachusetts filing and the annual report.

The three-year bill is $150 higher than Massachusetts Registered Agent.co's, and the wider coverage is worth that to us.

What you get

  • A registered office address in any state you need
  • Any legal papers served on the company are scanned the same business day for free
  • Three government mailings a year scanned at no charge
  • Compliance reminders

What we like

  • Three government mailings a year scanned free
  • Same-business-day scans of served papers, free
  • $149 a year, unchanged at renewal
  • Serves LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits

Cons

  • The agent alone runs $50 a year above Massachusetts Registered Agent.co
  • You file your own annual report unless you buy the formation package
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Best for a Massachusetts-only company
Spot 2

2. Massachusetts Registered Agent.co: best for the lowest yearly fee on this list

$99 per year, flat

8.9Editorial score
out of 10

Second place goes to Massachusetts Registered Agent.co: a Massachusetts specialist at $99 a year, with an in-state street address for the registered office.

With Massachusetts Registered Agent.co, the registered office address sits in the state, and anything served on the company is scanned and sent to you online.

What you get

  • A state street address listed as the registered office
  • Each legal paper served on the company is scanned into your account

What we like

  • Beats Mainstay Filing on yearly price
  • Also forms LLCs, with year-one agent service included
  • $99 annually, flat at renewal

Cons

  • The Limited Liability Company Annual Report filing is yours to handle
  • Built for Massachusetts; other states need a separate agent
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Massachusetts-focused
Spot 3

3. MA Registered Agent.org: best for Massachusetts specialists

$99 per year, flat

8.8Editorial score
out of 10

Third place goes to MA Registered Agent.org: a Massachusetts specialist at $99 a year, with an in-state street address for the registered office.

Your registered office address comes from MA Registered Agent.org, and legal papers served there are scanned to your online account.

Nothing in the published prices or features divides Massachusetts Registered Agent.co from MA Registered Agent.org; pick either.

What you get

  • A physical in-state address for the registered office
  • Papers served on the company are scanned and posted to your online account

What we like

  • $99 a year, no change at renewal
  • Offers formation with a free first agent year
  • Undercuts Mainstay Filing each year

Cons

  • The Limited Liability Company Annual Report filing is yours to handle
  • Built for Massachusetts; other states need a separate agent
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The 3 verdicts at a glance

No.ServiceVerdict scoreYearly priceRenewalBest forVisit
1Mainstay Filing9.3$149$149/yrAn agent that works in all fifty states Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
2Massachusetts Registered Agent.co8.9$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank here Visit Massachusetts Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
3MA Registered Agent.org8.8$99$99/yrThe lowest yearly price we rank here Visit MA Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Scores come from Filing Verdict's editors, out of 10, using the criteria explained on How we rank; they are not customer ratings.

Massachusetts registered agent prices for 2026: year one, renewals and three years

ServiceYear 1Year 2Year 3Total, 3 yearsRenewal price unchanged
Mainstay Filing$149$149$149$447Yes
Massachusetts Registered Agent.co$99$99$99$297Yes
MA Registered Agent.org$99$99$99$297Yes
Prices were read from each company's own pages on November 12, 2026. Massachusetts's fees do not depend on which agent you choose.

How the order was set

Two criteria lead Filing Verdict's method at 35% apiece: total over three years and paperwork the price handles. Renewal behavior, match to the state and up-front pricing share the other 30%, and Massachusetts came down to paperwork the price handles.

Mainstay's agent plan covers more: papers served on the company are scanned the same business day at no fee, one price applies in all fifty states and three government mailings a year are scanned free. Massachusetts Registered Agent.co costs less, and the two finish close.

The full list of criteria and weights is on How we rank.

Massachusetts resident agent requirements, from Massachusetts Secretary of State (official)

Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address. The address has to be a street address in Massachusetts. A post office address is not sufficient. Citation: M.G.L. c. 156C, § 5.

Massachusetts Limited Liability Company Annual Report: what it costs and when it is due

Every Massachusetts LLC owes the Limited Liability Company Annual Report every year. The state fee is $500, due on or before the anniversary date of filing of the certificate of organization. Notices about it go to your resident agent.

Massachusetts registered agent: questions answered

Must a Massachusetts LLC have a resident agent?

Yes. Massachusetts requires every LLC to keep a resident agent on file, and the agent needs a street address in the state.

What do Massachusetts registered agents charge each year?

The prices run $99 to $149 a year, and every service keeps its price at renewal.

May I act as my own resident agent?

Only if you meet the state's conditions. 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.

What is the due date for the Massachusetts Limited Liability Company Annual Report?

Due on or before the anniversary date of filing of the certificate of organization; the state fee is $500.

Which registered agents are ranked on this page?

Mainstay Filing ($149 a year), Massachusetts Registered Agent.co ($99 a year) and MA Registered Agent.org ($99 a year), from first place to last.

Which registered agent is the best value in Massachusetts?

Mainstay Filing, because $149 a year whether the company stays put or expands, and the first three government mailings each year are scanned free.

See also

Sources and dates

  1. Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, confirmed August 2026
  2. Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, confirmed August 2026
  3. M.G.L. c. 156C, sec. 12, confirmed August 2026
  4. Massachusetts formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  5. Massachusetts formation fee: Filing fee, official source, confirmed October 2026
  6. Massachusetts registered agent statute, confirmed October 2026
  7. Checked November 12, 2026: Mainstay Filing, Massachusetts service page
  8. Checked November 12, 2026: Massachusetts Registered Agent.co, pricing and service pages
  9. Checked November 12, 2026: MA Registered Agent.org, pricing and service pages