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How to change an LLC's name in Massachusetts

To change an LLC's name in Massachusetts, confirm the new name is available, file an amendment with the state (Massachusetts's fee is $100), then tell the IRS, your bank and your licensing agencies. As of October 2026.

Massachusetts state fee$100per the state's fee schedule
Our filing service$120we prepare and file it
State fee + ours$220card processing is added at checkout
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The 5 steps to rename a Massachusetts LLC

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  1. 1

    Check the new name is available

    Free to search

    It has to be distinguishable from every company on the Massachusetts register and still end in "LLC" or an allowed variant. How to search names in Massachusetts.

  2. 2

    Decide: new legal name or a DBA

    Two options

    Changing the legal name means an amendment. If you only want to trade under another name and keep the legal one, register a DBA instead.

  3. 3

    File the name change amendment with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with Massachusetts's business filing office; Massachusetts's fee is $100 (Massachusetts fee schedule). The current form is on Massachusetts's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  4. 4

    Tell the IRS

    Where people get stuck

    The LLC keeps its EIN. Write to the IRS at the address where you file your return, with the old and new names and the EIN (IRS Publication 1635).

  5. 5

    Update the bank, licenses and tax accounts

    After the state accepts

    Send the filed amendment to your bank, licensing agencies and the state tax agency. Massachusetts sales tax permit.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to change an LLC name in Massachusetts?

The amendment's state fee is $100 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top, and checkout shows the full total before you pay.

Does changing the LLC's name change its EIN?

No. The EIN stays the same; you notify the IRS in writing.

Should I change the name or file a DBA?

Change the name if the old one should disappear. File a DBA if you want to keep the legal name and trade under another one.

Can I rename my Massachusetts LLC myself?

Yes. File the amendment directly with Massachusetts's business filing office; the official link is in step 3.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the steps in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney, or book a free call with us.

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