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Charitable Solicitation Registration in Massachusetts

Massachusetts requires charities organized, operating or raising funds in the state to register with the Attorney General and file an annual Form PC.

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Massachusetts requirements

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RegulatorMassachusetts Attorney General, Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division
LawM.G.L. c. 12 § 8F and c. 68 § 19
When to registerOnce the charity is organized in, operating in or raising funds in Massachusetts.
Initial filingRegistration Form and Checklist · State fee $100
Annual renewalForm PC (Annual Report), due 4½ months after your fiscal year ends (automatic 6-month extension available for compliant charities)

Information verified October 2026 from official Massachusetts sources (listed below).

Who must register

Who needs to register in Massachusetts?

Any charitable organization organized, operating or raising funds in Massachusetts.

Exemptions: The Red Cross, certain veterans' organizations and certain religious organizations are exempt by statute.

State fees

Annual Form PC fee (by gross support and revenue)

LevelState fee
Less than $100,000$35
$100,001 – $250,000$70
$250,001 – $500,000$125
$500,001 – $1 million$250
$1,000,001 – $10 million$500
$10,000,001 – $100 million$1,000
More than $100 million$2,000

These are Massachusetts's own fees, paid to the state. Our service fee is separate: $425 per state for 1–5 states, $375 per state for 6–13, or $4,950 flat for 14 or more (renewals from $325 per state). See pricing.

Financial reporting

Financial statement requirements

  • $500,000 or less: no additional financial statement required.
  • $500,001 – $1,000,000: CPA review report (or audit).
  • More than $1,000,000: audited financial statements only.

FAQ

Massachusetts registration questions

Who has to register for charitable solicitation in Massachusetts?

Any charitable organization organized, operating or raising funds in Massachusetts. Timing: Once the charity is organized in, operating in or raising funds in Massachusetts.

How much does Massachusetts charitable registration cost?

State fees: Less than $100,000: $35; $100,001 – $250,000: $70; $250,001 – $500,000: $125; $500,001 – $1 million: $250; $1,000,001 – $10 million: $500; $10,000,001 – $100 million: $1,000; More than $100 million: $2,000. These are the state's own fees. Our service fee is separate and shown before checkout.

When is the Massachusetts renewal due?

Form PC (Annual Report) is due 4½ months after your fiscal year ends (automatic 6-month extension available for compliant charities).

Does Massachusetts require audited financial statements?

$500,000 or less: no additional financial statement required. $500,001 – $1,000,000: CPA review report (or audit). More than $1,000,000: audited financial statements only.

Sources

Official sources

State rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the state before every filing.

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