How much does it cost to form an LLC in Maine?

$175 to file, and $175 across the whole first year once required reports and minimum state taxes are included. (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Does Maine require an annual report for an LLC?

Yes. Maine requires a Annual Report, costing $85. Due by June 1 each year; the first annual report is due between January 1 and June 1 of the year FOLLOWING the calendar year of formation (31 M.R.S. 1665). (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

What happens if I file late in Maine?

$50 late filing penalty in addition to the $85 fee, per 31 M.R.S. 1680(10). (HelpCompare is in development and this figure may not yet be fully verified — confirm against the state agency before relying on it.)

Maine · Limited liability company

What an LLC costs in Maine

$175 in your first year. That's $175 to file with Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions, and about $85 a year to keep it in good standing after that.

First-year breakdown

State filing fee $175 One-time, paid when you form the LLC
Annual Report $85 — year 2 Not owed in your first year — see the ongoing filings below
Total, first year $175

Don't file on this alone. We're still verifying figures state by state. Open the source link below and confirm before you pay anything or rely on a deadline.

Verified Checked 10 Sep 2026 Source: legislature.maine.gov All sources

Keeping it alive

Your annual report

Filing	Annual Report
How often	annual
Fee	$85
When it's due	Due by June 1 each year; the first annual report is due between January 1 and June 1 of the year FOLLOWING the calendar year of formation (31 M.R.S. 1665).
If you're late	$50 late filing penalty in addition to the $85 fee, per 31 M.R.S. 1680(10).
If you keep ignoring it	Per 31 M.R.S. 1667, unpaid annual report fees and penalties lead to administrative dissolution, subject to an 'excusable neglect' exception if corrected within 30 days of learning the report was not received.

State tax: None applicable to LLCs. Maine's franchise tax applies only to certain financial institutions.

What we're less sure about

Caveats on this page

RESOLVED. $175 formation and $85 annual report are now confirmed against the official form and the governing statute (31 M.R.S. 1680), not third-party sites.
$175 formation only — the first annual report is not due until the year after formation.

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You can file directly with Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions yourself — that's always the cheapest route, and we link to the form above. If you'd rather someone handle the paperwork and act as your registered agent, we compare the services that do it.

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