ME · Incorporation
Form an LLC or corporation in Maine.
Maine's modern accounting partner for formation, registered agent, and the books that come next.
At a glance
Maine formation snapshot
- LLC filing fee
- $175
- Corp filing fee
- $145
- Annual / franchise
- $85 annual report
- Annual report due
- June 1
- State income tax
- Graduated personal; 8.93% corporate
- Typical processing
- 1–2 weeks
Fees and timelines can change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
Why this state
Why form in Maine
Maine supports standard LLC and corporation filings through its Secretary of State (or equivalent). Typical processing is about 1–2 weeks.
State income tax posture here: Graduated personal; 8.93% corporate. Confirm whether franchise, gross receipts, or other business taxes also apply to your entity.
If you operate, hire, or keep inventory outside Maine, plan foreign qualification and multi-state tax registration early.
Process
Step-by-step formation in Maine
- 1Name reservation (when required)
- 2Articles of Organization or Incorporation filing
- 3Registered agent designation
- 4EIN application
- 5Operating agreement or bylaws
- 6BOI / FinCEN filing when required
- 7State and local business licenses
- 8First-year compliance calendar
Compliance
Ongoing compliance in Maine
- Track the annual report or franchise cycle for Maine. Typical timing: June 1. Typical fee context: $85 annual report.
- Keep a registered agent with a physical street address in Maine at all times.
- Add state tax accounts and local licenses based on your activity, not only the SOS filing.
State-specific notes
- Fees, due dates, and portals in Maine change. We confirm current amounts before we file.
- Home-state formation does not remove sales tax, payroll, or income tax duties in other states where you have nexus.
Tax snapshot
Maine tax at a glance
Graduated personal; 8.93% corporate
FAQ
Maine formation questions
Ready to form in Maine?
Tell us your entity type and timeline. We confirm live fees, file, and set your first-year compliance calendar.