If you form an LLC outside of MA, and that entity carries out business inside MA...

jaz on July 6, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: Alternatives to setting up a Massachusetts...

If you form an LLC outside of MA, and that entity carries out business inside MA, you will most likely need to register as a foreign LLC with the SOTS [1] - which costs $500.

Not a lawyer, but I've been through this before.

[1] http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cor/corpweb/corfllc/fllcinf.htm#a...

bricestacey on July 11, 2011 [–]

Also includes a $500/year annual report. Ouch.