Set Up a Business in MA

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The Secretary of State is responsible for keeping records on every business in Massachusetts. When starting a Business in Massachusetts, it needs to be registered with the Massachusetts Secretary of State. Information on a Business registered in Massachusetts can be found by doing a search on the website of the Massachusetts Secretary of State.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State of Massachusetts is to dissolve a Business that is no longer active.


Here is what I use to find an up-to-date link to locate a Massachusetts Business: Massachusetts Secretary of State

When you find the Business, information typically available includes:

  • Registered Name
  • State Registration Number
  • Standing
  • Mailing Address in Massachusetts
  • Registered Agent
  • Agent Contact Address
  • Phone Number

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