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Maine Business Registration Fee Calculator

Forming an LLC in Maine costs $175 to file, then about $85 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $145 up front and about $85 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.

Your business

Estimated annual cost
$85.00/ year
  • Annual report
    $85.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)
    $175.00
One-time total: $175.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

What determines business cost in Maine?

  • Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
  • Formation filing fee ($175 LLC / $145 corp)
  • Annual/biennial report fees
  • Franchise or privilege taxes

Frequently asked questions

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

The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $175. That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.

What does an LLC cost per year in Maine?

About $85 per year: a $85 annual report.

How much does it cost to incorporate in Maine?

Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $145, then about $85 per year in report fees.

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Official Maine resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

maine.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.