2026 Maine fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Maine?
Every Maine LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Maine costs $175 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report is $85 a year, due June 1. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $409, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$175
Annual Report
$85/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
Maine LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $175 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$50 | One time, 24 hours |
| Annual Report | $85 | Yearly, due June 1 |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $409 | All in |
Graduated personal income tax up to 7.15% on ME-resident LLC members.
What founders in Maine overpay for
- $175 filing fee is on the higher end for a smaller state.
- Maine's top personal income tax rate of 7.15% is above average — costly for high-earning pass-through members.
- Late filing penalties. $50 + administrative dissolution
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax on LLCs. 3.5%-8.93% graduated corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your Maine LLC for $409
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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