Maine Corporation cost
Forming a corporation in Maine costs $145 in state fees in year one, then about $85 a year to stay in good standing.
Forming a Maine Corporation
You file Articles of Incorporation (MBCA-6) with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions. The state fee is $145. See the official fee.
File it yourself with the state →
Every year after
- Annual Report (MBCA-13): $85, filed every year. Due: Between January 1 and June 1 each year.
- First one: June 1 of the year after incorporation.
- If you're late: $50 late filing penalty added to the $85 fee; failure to pay leads to administrative dissolution.
- Official report page
Worth knowing
- LLC formation is $175; business corporation $145; nonprofit $40.
- Annual reports are due June 1 each year ($85 domestic; $35 nonprofit), with a $50 late penalty ($25 for nonprofits).
- Maine has no franchise or minimum entity tax; corporations pay income tax only on net income.
Registered agent
Maine requires a registered agent. Must have a registered agent (commercial or noncommercial) with a physical address in Maine. You can serve as your own agent if you have a qualifying address; paid services usually charge a yearly fee.
| Other filings | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name reservation | $20 | 120 days (LLC and business corporation; nonprofit reservation is $5) |
| DBA / assumed name (state) | $125 | Statement of Intention to Do Business under an Assumed Name (ASUM-5) for corporations and LLCs. Sole proprietors and partnerships register trade names with the municipality instead. |
| Expedited processing | $50 | $50 for 24-hour service; $100 for immediate service |
| Foreign Corporation registration | $250 | Application for Authority to Do Business (MBCA-12) |
Fees last checked 2026-10-20 against Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions. States change fees — confirm on the linked page before you file.
Thinking about forming somewhere else?
If you operate in Maine, an out-of-state Corporation also has to register here as a foreign entity. See both costs side by side: