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Start an LLC in Lynn, Massachusetts
Lynn businesses form an LLC with the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Corporations Division for $500, not with the city. Lynn had 103,489 residents in 2024, the seventh largest city in Massachusetts. If you trade under a name other than your registered name, the business certificate is filed with the Lynn City Clerk: Set by the city; call the City Clerk. Our Starter package is $149 plus the state fee.
Last verified: November 10, 2026, against official Massachusetts sources.
Population (2024)
103,489
County
Essex County
Business certificate
Set by the city; call the City Clerk
City Clerk
(781) 598-4000
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Massachusetts filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of the Commonwealth or its Corporations Division, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Massachusetts filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of the Commonwealth or its Corporations Division, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Doing business in Lynn
Lynn, with about 103,000 residents in 2024, is the largest city in Essex County and has a large Latino population, with many Dominican and Central American owned businesses. Restaurants, markets, cleaning companies and contractors are frequent formations.
The City Clerk at 3 City Hall Square files business certificates. Call ahead to confirm the current fee; we confirm it for you when you order.
Deeds for Lynn property record at the Essex South District Registry of Deeds, whose main office is in Beverly.
Official sourceLynn City Clerk: business certificates
Under chapter 110, § 5, anyone doing business in Lynn under a name other than their own real or registered name files a business certificate with the City Clerk, signed under oath. Call the City Clerk to confirm the current fee and hours before filing.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | Lynn City Clerk |
| Address | 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901 |
| Phone | (781) 598-4000 |
| Business certificate fee | Set by the city; call the City Clerk |
| Term | 4 years, then renew (c. 110, § 5) |
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Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Massachusetts filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of the Commonwealth or its Corporations Division, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Land records for Lynn property
Deeds and mortgages for property in Lynn are recorded at the Essex South District Registry of Deeds. The registry does not form companies.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Office | Essex South District Registry of Deeds |
| Address | 100 Cummings Center, Suite 206-C, Beverly, MA 01915 |
| Phone | 978-542-1704 |
Sales tax in Lynn
Lynn businesses collect the statewide 6.25 percent sales and use tax (c. 64H, § 2); Massachusetts has no separate city sales tax rate for general goods. Register with the Department of Revenue after you have your EIN.
Official sourceForming the company, step by step
- Search the name on the Corporations Division's records and pick an LLC or corporate ending.
- File the Certificate of Organization ($500 for an LLC) or Articles of Organization ($275 for a corporation with up to 275,000 shares) with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
- Name a resident or registered agent with a Massachusetts street address. Ours is $199 a year.
- Get an EIN from the IRS, then open a business bank account in the exact registered name.
- File a business certificate with your city or town clerk if you will trade under a different name.
- File the annual report each year: $500 for an LLC on its anniversary, $100 online for a corporation.
Frequently asked questions
Which registry covers Lynn?
Essex South, main office at 100 Cummings Center in Beverly.
Can I get help in Spanish for a Lynn LLC?
Yes. Every service has a Spanish page.
What does it cost to form an LLC in Lynn?
$500 to the Corporations Division plus our package: Starter $149, Pro $299 or Complete $399. A business certificate with the City Clerk is extra only if you use a trade name.
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Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Massachusetts filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of the Commonwealth or its Corporations Division, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.
Heads up: we are an independent company that prepares and submits Massachusetts filings for owners. We are not the Secretary of the Commonwealth or its Corporations Division, and we do not give legal advice. Every state charge passes through at the exact amount billed, shown separately from our service fee.