Form an LLC in Maine
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $353 on Standard.
State filing fee
$228
Typical processing
21 days
Annual report
$85 / yr
Maine LLCs file with the Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations at $228 - the second-highest filing fee in the country after Massachusetts. The annual report fee is $85, due June 1 each year.
Maine is almost exclusively chosen by in-state founders. The combination of high filing fees and a substantial annual report fee puts it outside the typical non-resident shortlist.
Best for: Maine-resident businesses.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $228 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 21 days |
| Annual report fee | $85 |
| Annual report due | June 1 every year |
- The $228 filing fee is the second-highest in the country.
- No franchise tax for LLCs.
How we file your Maine LLC
- 1
File the Certificate of Formation
We file with the Maine Secretary of State Bureau of Corporations. The $228 fee is paid at submission.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a custom Maine operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
Maine annual reports are due June 1 each year with an $85 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Maine annual report due?
June 1 each year. The fee is $85.
Can a non-resident own a Maine LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
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Ready to form your Maine LLC?
Total from $353 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.