Massachusetts Business Licensing Information

How to Get a Business License in Massachusetts:

• If you plan to hire at least one employee, contact Internal Revenue Service to get an Employer ID Number (EIN), and to request your w-4, SS-4, Circular E and Publication 334 forms.
• Register your business entity by filing papers with the Secretary of Commonwealth.
• Find out if you need a Massachusetts business license and learn how to apply by visiting the Licensing Information and Resources web page.

Massachusetts State Sales Tax:

• Massachusetts state sales tax is 5%.

Useful Links:

• Forming a Business, Step-by-step
• SBA Massachusetts
• Massachusetts SBDC
• SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business
• Secretary of State in Massachusetts