Maine LLC Formation

If you want to form a business entity that earns a profit, but limits taxes and personal liability, you may want to consider forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC). LLCs also have the same powers afforded to a corporation. Forming an LLC in Maine is easy, fast, and affordable.

Maine LLC Costs
TotalLegal Fee $99
Maine Filing Fee $175
Total $274

Naming the LLC

The name of the limited liability company must contain the words "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.," or "LLC".

Required Information

You will need to provide the name of your LLC, the business purpose, the Registered Agent's name and physical address, and the name of the member(s) (the You will need to provide the name of your LLC, the Registered Agent’s name and physical address, and the name of the organizer (the person forming the LLC).owners of the LLC).

Steps to Forming a Maine LLC

  1. Complete the TotalLegal online interview.
  2. TotalLegal performs an LLC name availability search.
  3. TotalLegal will file your LLC with the Maine Secretary of State within one business day.

Processing time can vary, but Maine filings typically take 12-14 weeks. When approved, TotalLegal will upload your Articles of Organization to your account, and send you an email letting you know you are approved to do business in Maine.

Maine LLC Advantages

Maintaining an Maine LLC

It’s not hard at all. It's not hard at all. Each Maine LLC is required to file an annual registration every year. Annual registrations must be completed between January 1 and April 1 of each year. The annual registration fee is $50. The annual registration and the fee can be completed and paid easily online.

Making Changes to Your LLC

Making changes to your LLC in Maine is pretty inexpensive compared to other states. Most changes you need to amend your LLC and/or change your Registered Agent can be done online, most for $50.00 or less.

Why use TotalLegal?

TotalLegal provides your LLC with a free Operating Agreement. Since your approved LLC's Articles of Organization do not list the owners (members) of the LLC, having all of this information in your Operating Agreement will make opening a bank account for your LLC in Alaska very easy.

Start an LLC

© 2025 Pro Se Planning, Inc. All rights reserved.