Massachusetts Business Entity Search
Massachusetts’s business register is kept by the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division. Here is its official search and how to use it.
We don’t search Massachusetts’s registry yet
To find a Massachusetts LLC or corporation, use the official search — it’s the authoritative record.
Open the official Massachusetts searchMassachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division · corp.sec.state.ma.us
How to search it
- Open the official search and choose a search by business or entity name.
- Type a distinctive part of the name; leave out “LLC” or “Inc.” if nothing comes up.
- Open the matching record to see its status, filing history and registered agent, as far as the state publishes them.
You can still check companies on USACIP
USACIP searches companies registered with the SEC, nonprofits in IRS data, federal records, and the state registries we already cover.
The official Massachusetts record
- Registry
- Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division
- Official search
- corp.sec.state.ma.us
State business searches generally show a company’s legal name, entity type, status, formation date and registered agent; some also list officers or managers. Exactly what Massachusetts publishes is on its official record.
Choosing a name for a new Massachusetts LLC?
See which similar names are already registered before you file.
Business name search →FAQ
How do I look up a business in Massachusetts?
Use the official business search of the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division: https://corp.sec.state.ma.us/corpweb/CorpSearch/CorpSearch.aspx.
Does USACIP search Massachusetts companies?
Not Massachusetts’s registry yet. USACIP can still find companies through SEC filings, IRS nonprofit data and federal records. For Massachusetts filings, use the official Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division search.
How do I check if a business name is available in Massachusetts?
Search the name on the official Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division site first: a name already on file there is a sign it may be taken. The state makes the final decision when you file or reserve the name.
State facts on this page were checked on the official sources linked above on October 7, 2026. USACIP is not affiliated with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Corporations Division.
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