How to Start an LLC in Maine
Maine LLC Formation
$99 our flat service fee · $175 Maine state filing fee · Certificate of Formation formation document
Starting an LLC in Maine means filing the Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State and paying the state's $175 filing fee. Once Maine approves it, your LLC exists as a separate legal entity. Rapid Registered Agent handles that filing for a flat $99, the same price we charge in every state, with no packages and no upsells.
File my Maine LLC – $99 + $175 state fee
Maine LLC filing facts
- Formation document: Certificate of Formation
- State filing fee: $175, paid to the state
- Filing office: Secretary of State
- Our service fee: $99 flat
- Registered agent: required in Maine; use ours at $10/month or act as your own
- Operating agreement: Maine law requires a written operating agreement (we include a free template)
What else Maine requires
Maine does not offer online formation; filings are by mail.
How to form your Maine LLC
- Choose and check the name. It must be distinguishable from other Maine businesses on record and include an LLC designator. We run the check before filing.
- Name a registered agent. Maine requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state. Add ours for $10/month or name your own.
- File the Certificate of Formation. We prepare it, list your registered agent, submit it to the Secretary of State, and pay the $175 fee. If Maine rejects anything, we fix and refile at no charge.
- Handle the follow-ups. Get a free EIN from the IRS, adopt an operating agreement, open a business bank account, and calendar any initial or annual report.
Maine registered agent
Every Maine LLC must keep a registered agent with a Maine street address who is available during business hours. If you would rather not put your own address on the public record, our Maine registered agent service is $10 per month, listed on your filing from day one, with same-day scanning of anything the state or a court sends.
Maine LLC formation FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Maine?
The Maine state filing fee is $175, paid to the state. Rapid Registered Agent adds a flat $99 to prepare and file the Certificate of Formation. Registered agent service, if you add it, is $10 per month.
What is the Maine LLC formation document called?
Maine calls it the Certificate of Formation. You file it with the Secretary of State.
Do I need a registered agent for a Maine LLC?
Yes. Maine requires every LLC to name and maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Maine. You can be your own, or use our service for $10 per month.
How long does a Maine LLC take?
It depends on Maine's current processing queue and whether the filing goes in online or by mail. We tell you the current turnaround before you order, and your LLC is not formed until Maine approves the filing.