How to form an LLC in Maine for $0 service fee.
Maine state filing fee is $175. Standard processing is 3 to 5 business days. We file Articles of Organization with the Maine Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Maine Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Maine.
Tourism and seafood dominate. Smaller economy but growing biotech/healthcare cluster in Portland. State income tax 5.8-7.15%.
Where Maine businesses are based.
You can form your Maine LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Maine formation rules at a glance.
- $175 filing fee, $85 annual report
- Processing: 3 to 5 business days ($50 expedited)
- Filed with the Maine Secretary of State in Augusta
- Top industries: Tourism, Seafood (lobster), Forest products
Our take Form here if you operate in Maine. Formation fee is on the higher side.
Bureau of Corporations processes LLC formations from Augusta. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $85 annual report.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 3 TO 5 BUSINESS DAYSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Maine, in four steps.
Maine vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Maine compares.
Maine business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Maine-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Maine-specific LLC questions.
Why are LLC fees high in Maine?
When is the ME annual report due?
What about Maine lobster industry?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Maine?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Maine?
Do I need to live in Maine to form an LLC there?
What is a Maine Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Maine LLC?
Start your Maine LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Maine Secretary of State, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Maine Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Maine.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.