Form a Business in Maine
Filing fees, deadlines, registered agent rules, and tax structure for Maine, verified against the Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions on Jun 11, 2026.
Maine at a glance
What makes Maine different
- LLC formation $175 (mid-high range US).
- AR fee: $85 domestic LLC / $150 foreign LLC Due June 1 calendar-fixed.
- $50 LATE PENALTY if filed after June 1. (Maine charges late fee, then admin dissolution.)
- PERSONAL INCOME TAX progressive 3-bracket: 5.8% / 6.75% / 7.15% (2026 schedule). Some 2026 legislative discussion of increase to 9.15% top. Confirm with MRS.
- CORP INCOME TAX graduated 4-tier: 3.5% / 7.93% / 8.33% / 8.93% by income bracket.
- Sales Tax 5.5% state (no local). One of lowest state-only sales tax rates in US.
- Series LLC NOT permitted in Maine.
- No publication requirement.
Maine tax structure
Sales tax 5.5%.
For detailed tax planning, see the Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions and the Maine Department of Revenue. File.Business is not a tax preparer, consult a CPA for personalized advice.
Ready to file in Maine?
We handle Articles of Organization, registered agent service, annual report monitoring, and ongoing compliance, backed by our canonical Maine ruleset (re-verified quarterly against Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions).
Filing portal: https://apps3.web.maine.gov/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS
At a glance
- What is it
- Form a business in maine is a regulated business process governed by federal or state agencies. File.Business handles the paperwork, filings, and tracking for you.
- Why it matters
- Doing this correctly the first time avoids penalties, late fees, and personal liability exposure for owners.
- Who needs it
- Any US business that has triggered the relevant requirement - usually based on entity type, state, or business activity.
- When it is due
- Deadlines vary by agency and state. We track your specific dates and remind you ahead of any filing window.
- How it works
- Tell us what you need, review the prepared filing, and we submit through the agency's official channel.
- What it costs
- Pricing is shown on this page with state and federal fees disclosed separately from our service fee.
- Risks of skipping
- Penalties, administrative dissolution, loss of liability shield, blocked transactions, or audit triggers depending on the filing.
- Alternatives
- File directly with the agency yourself, hire a law firm, or use a competing service. File.Business is the fastest premium option.