Types of Businesses | Mass.gov

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How a business is taxed depends on what kind of organization it is. From sole proprietorships to corporations, these pages are a great resource if you have yet to start your business or are looking to expand your existing one.

Top tasks for Types of Businesses

Register your business with MassTaxConnect Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)

All other tasks for Types of Businesses

Visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Corporations Division Request a Certificate of Good Standing-Tax Compliance or a Corporate Tax Lien Waver Submit annual certification of entity tax status with DOR

Sole Proprietorships Corporations Partnerships Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships

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