Maine Application for Registration of Foreign Maine LLC

What does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Maine?

$250.00 for normal processing.
$100.00 additional for immediate expedited processing.
$50.00 additional for 24 business hour processing.

How long does it take for the State to process the Maine Application for Registration?

Normal Processing: 2-3 business weeks, plus additional time for mailing.
In Person Processing: 2-3 business weeks, unless paying for expedited service.
Expedited Processing: 24 business hour and while you wait services are available.

How will I get verification of registration back from Maine?

A stamped copy of the application will be returned to you by mail.

What forms do I file with Maine to register my out of State LLC?

The Application for Authority to do Business form, Filer Contact Cover Letter form, a Certificate of Existence and the filing fee is required.

What do I need from my home State?

A Certificate of Existence is required.

Will I need an Maine registered agent for my LLC?

Yes, when you hire Northwest as your registered agent, it's a flat rate yearly price of $125.00 a year, you'll have an online account that tracks your report due dates, which States you are registered in, when your yearly service with us is up, and any documents we receive locally for you are uploaded into your account immediately for complete viewing. If or when you get served with a lawsuit, we can email up to 4 people and your attorney at the same time for real time complete viewing of a lawsuit. You'll receive annual report reminders. It's the same price every year, and there are no weird fees or cancellation fees.

You'll also see all the pre-populated forms and specific filing instructions on the thank you page, in your online account, and they will be emailed to you immediately upon signing up for 1 year of registered agent service.

Does the Maine registered agent need to sign the filing?

No.

How can I file the Maine Application for Registration?

By mail or in person.

What is the State agency that accepts the out of State registration?

Maine Secretary of State
Division of Corporations
101 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0101
Phone: (207)624-7752

Do the signatures on the Maine LLC application need to be original?

Yes.

Who has to sign the foreign LLC filing?

An authorized person must sign the form.

Are there any weird things about registering in Maine?

County filing or publication is not necessary, unless specifically required by the county in which your registered agent resides.

Is there ongoing Maine annual report and/or initial reporting requirements?

Annual reports are due June 1st.

What are your fees?

You'll need to have an Maine registered agent. We charge $125.00 a year to act as your registered agent in Maine. It's a flat rate, once a year fee, and includes more than other registered agents. Here's a little more about our registered agent service.

We charge a $100.00 one-time filing service fee if you would like us to obtain the certificates needed from your home State, and register your company in any State you choose. We have offices in every State and can act as your registered agent and make your filings for you in any State. If you would like to register with multiple States at once, we can usually drop our filing service fee down.