H 405 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act reducing filing fees for LLCs

This bill proposes to lower the filing fee for forming a limited liability company in Massachusetts from $500 to $250. The change directly affects small business owners and entrepreneurs who register LLCs with the state. By amending Section 12 of Chapter 156C in the General Laws, the legislation reduces the cost required to officially create a new business entity. This adjustment aims to make the process of starting a business more affordable for individuals and groups operating under the LLC structure.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 15, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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