How Much Does It Cost to Form a Maine LLC?
Maine is priced in the middle of the national range for LLC filing fees. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The Maine Secretary of State charges $175 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Maine charges $85 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Maine tax note: Annual report $85 for domestic LLCs, $150 for foreign LLCs. Due by June 1 each year. $175 filing fee is for mail; online may differ slightly.
Registered Agent Cost
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Get StartedEvery Maine LLC is required to maintain a registered agent. Registered agent service is $99/year — a separate service from LLC formation.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the Maine Secretary of State offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 5-10 business days to 24 hours.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $175 | One-time, paid to the Maine Secretary of State |
| Annual report | $85 | Filed annually with the Maine Secretary of State |
| Registered Agent service | $99/year | $99/year, separate from formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to 24 hours |
First-Year Cost Summary
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Get StartedIf you form through us, our flat service fee covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state. Registered agent service ($99/year) is available as a separate add-on.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for registered agent + $85/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge similar-priced services but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our service covers preparing and filing your formation document with the state.