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How much does an LLC cost in Maine? (2026)
Forming an LLC in Maine costs $175 in state filing fees. Year one comes to $175 and 5 years to $515, above the median state ($335). After formation, the main yearly cost is the annual report at $85.
Maine LLC, 5 years
State fees, acting as your own registered agent
Year 1
Years 2 to 5
Assumes the recurring report is first due in year 2 and the minimum state tax every year from year 1. Income-based taxes and county or newspaper costs are not included.
Fees and official sources
| Fee | Amount | How often | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formation filing | $175 | once | official page |
| Recurring report | $85 | every year | official page |
| Minimum state tax | $0 | none found on official pages | being checked |
Adding a registered agent
You can be your own registered agent if you have a street address in Maine and are there in business hours. With the lowest standalone price on our list, Harbor Compliance (registered agent) at $99 a year, the 5-year cost becomes $1,010. Compare registered agent prices.
Maine deadlines and late penalties
- The first annual report is filed between January 1 and June 1 of the year after the LLC was formed, then by June 1 every year.
- A report delivered after its due date adds a $50 late filing penalty.
- Not paying the late filing penalty leads to administrative dissolution of the LLC.
What to know before you file in Maine
- Nothing unusual on the official pages we read.
Maine compared with nearby states
Among nearby states, Vermont costs $180 less over 5 years and Massachusetts costs $1,985 more than Maine. The state where you form is usually the state where the LLC does business; forming elsewhere can mean registering in both.
| State | To file | Year 1 | Average per year after | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $175 | $175 | $85 | $515 |
| Vermont | $155 | $155 | $45 | $335 |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $100 | $100 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | $500 | $500 | $2,500 |
Questions
- How much does it cost to start an LLC in Maine?
- The state filing fee is $175. Counting the recurring report and minimum state tax, year one costs $175 in state fees if you act as your own registered agent.
- How much does an LLC cost per year in Maine?
- After the first year, state fees average $85 a year: the annual report is $85 every year.
- Is Maine a cheap state for an LLC?
- Over 5 years Maine costs $515 in state fees, which ranks 37 of 49 jurisdictions we have confirmed, cheapest first. The median is $335.
Sources, read verified 2026-11-15: maine.gov/sos/corporations-commissions/i-need-a-business-form/limited- · maine.gov/sos/corporations-commissions/incorporating-resources/corpora · legislature.maine.gov/statutes/31/title31sec1680.html