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: