Massachusetts Tax Clearance Certificates
Certificates of tax clearance are required for a variety of business activities, ranging from reinstating or dissolving an entity to applying for a loan or a tax incentive. See the table below for information on obtaining a tax clearance certificate in Massachusetts.
Tax Clearance for Corporations:
| Agency: | Massachusetts Department of Revenue |
| Form: | Request for a Certificate of Good Standing and/or Tax Compliance or Waiver of Corporate Tax Lien |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Turnaround: | 4-6 weeks |
Tax Clearance for Limited Liability Companies:
| Agency: | Massachusetts Department of Revenue |
| Form: | Request for a Certificate of Good Standing and/or Tax Compliance or Waiver of Corporate Tax Lien |
| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $0 |
| Turnaround: | 4-6 weeks |
Tax Clearance for Nonprofit Corporations:
Not required
