Maine LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Maine in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Maine LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (state filing) | $175 | cite |
| Annual Report (due June 1 each year) | $85 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| Expedited filing (optional, 3-5 business days) | $50 | cite |
| Estimated Year-1 Total | $385-560 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Maine LLCs must file an annual report by June 1st each year with an $85 fee; late filings incur penalties and potential administrative dissolution.
Authoritative sources
- https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/llc.html
- https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/fees.html
- https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/31/title31ch13sec0.html
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Want the full picture?
- Full Maine LLC formation guide — 6 steps, FAQ, tool comparisons
- Northwest Registered Agent — $125/yr for Maine
- Mercury — free business checking
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