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Quick Notes on Incorporating in Maine


Processing time State fees Our fee
20 business days
on average
7 days with Expedited Filing
with $70 expedite fee
$145
C-Corp or S-Corp
$175
LLC
Maine has an average incorporation processing time of 20 business days, which can be expedited to 7 days with Expedited Filing for an additional state fee of $70.

The state of Maine requires a fee of $145 to form a C-Corp or S-Corp, and a fee of $175 to form an LLC (Limited Liability Company).

These Maine state fees are in addition to our incorporation fee, which is $174 for our Standard Package, $297 for our Premier Package, or $699 for our Venture Package.


Maine maintenance requirements for C-Corps and S-Corps
Maine businesses must file an annual report with the Secretary of State by June 1st. The filing fee for the report is $85.


Maine maintenance requirements for LLCs
Maine businesses must file an annual report with the Secretary of State by June 1st. The filing fee for the report is $85.