How Much an LLC Costs in Maine
Forming a limited liability company in Maine requires a one-time filing fee paid to the Maine Secretary of State. As of Q2 2026, that fee is $175. This is a single payment made at the time the Articles of Organization are submitted and does not recur.
Maine LLCs are subject to an annual report requirement. As of Q2 2026, the filing fee for that report is $85, due each year. There is no special reduced or elevated cost callout beyond the standard $85 annual figure provided for this period.
Maine does not offer online filing for LLC formation as of Q2 2026; documents must be submitted by mail. Mail processing times are indicative only and come from a single source: submissions have been taking approximately 10 to 15 business days to process after the state receives them, not counting mail transit time in either direction. Because Maine adjusts its fee schedule on fiscal-year boundaries, the figures above may not reflect the current amounts by the time they are read. The Maine Secretary of State's official fee schedule is the authoritative source for current filing costs and should be consulted before submitting any documents or payments.
Fee details
| Secretary of State filing fee (one-time) | $175 — 3+ compiled sources agree |
|---|---|
| Report fee (recurring) | $85 (every year) — 3+ compiled sources agree |
| Report frequency | Annual |
| Processing — online (indicative) | NO ONLINE FILINGS |
| Processing — mail (indicative) | 10-15 business days (plus mail time) |
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Fees verified as of Q2 2026 from state fee schedules and reputable compiled sources; refreshed quarterly (state fees typically change July 1 / January 1). How we compile and verify this data. This page is informational only — not legal or tax advice.