LLC cost in Maine
Maine charges $175 to form an LLC. Over 5 years, state fees come to $515.
Year 1
- Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6) source$175
Years 2 to 5, each year
- Annual Report source$85
5-year total$515
Verified Oct 9, 2026
Each fee
- Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6): $175. Once, when you form the LLC. 31 MRSA 1680, filing under section 1531 (re-read on 2026-10-09). Expedite fees ($50 / $100) excluded. Source
- Annual Report: $85. Every year, starting in year 2. Domestic LLC $85 (foreign LLC $150). Due January 1 to June 1 of each year, first in the year after the formation year (SOS filing reminders page, from a search-engine extract). Late penalty $50. Source
Forming in another state instead?
If your business operates in Maine, forming in another state does not remove the Maine fees. You register there as a "foreign" LLC ($250) and keep filing its yearly reports. You also pay a registered agent in the other state. We assume $99 a year, a low published price (Harbor Compliance).
| If you live in Maine | First year | 5-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Form in Maine | $175 | $515 |
| Form in Wyoming, register in Maine | $449 | $1,425 |
| Form in Delaware, register in Maine | $459 | $2,795 |
Assumes a foreign LLC pays the same yearly Maine fees as a local one. Try your own numbers.
How to file
You can file with the state yourself: Maine official filing page. Or pay a formation service to file for you. Services charge their own fee on top of the state fees above.
See our disclosure.