LLC · Maine · 2026

What an LLC really costs in Maine

Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in Maine, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$175

Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6)

First year with the state

~$260

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$175

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $424 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Maine annual reportEvery year by June 1. $85 domestic; due June 1 each year starting the year after formation; late penalty applies.$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 an LLC in Maine?

Maine charges $175 to file the Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6).

What does an LLC cost every year in Maine?

Maine annual report: $85, every year by June 1 ($85 domestic; due June 1 each year starting the year after formation; late penalty applies.).

Can I expedite an LLC 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 LLC was formed in another state?

To do business in Maine you register as a foreign entity: Statement of Foreign Qualification (Form MLLC-12), $250.

Not sure an LLC 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 free

Source: 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.