Corporation · Maine · 2026
What a corporation really costs in Maine
Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Maine, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$145
Articles of Incorporation (Form MBCA-6)
First year with the state
~$230
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$145
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $394 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- Maine annual reportEvery year by June 1. $85 domestic (Form MBCA-13); due June 1 each year starting the year after formation.$85
How fast
- 24-hour expedited filing (next business day)+$50
- Immediate expedited filing (same business day)+$100
Questions
How much does it cost to form a corporation in Maine?
Maine charges $145 to file the Articles of Incorporation (Form MBCA-6).
What does a corporation cost every year in Maine?
Maine annual report: $85, every year by June 1 ($85 domestic (Form MBCA-13); due June 1 each year starting the year after formation.).
Can I expedite a corporation filing in Maine?
Yes: 24-hour expedited filing (next business day) for $50, Immediate expedited filing (same business day) for $100, on top of the filing fee.
What if my corporation was formed in another state?
To do business in Maine you register as a foreign entity: Application for Authority to Do Business (Form MBCA-12), $250.
Not sure a corporation is right?
Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Maine.
Plan my company freeSource: https://www.maine.gov/sos/corporations-commissions/i-need-a-business-form/limited-liability-company-forms · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.