Maine LLC Registration

LLC in Maine

How to form an LLC in Maine:

You form Maine LLCs by filing certificate of formation with the ME SOS.

What is required to file Maine LLC Certificate of Formation?

To form a Maine LLC, you file Maine LLC certificate of formation. The Maine certificate of formation cost $175 to the Maine Secretary of State. These LLC articles can be basic or complicated. We custom draft your Maine LLC certificate of formation when you hire Northwest to do your Maine LLC registration, but if you'd like to save some money, you could just hire us as your ME registered agent, and then we supply you all the correct forms to file and filing instructions in your online account immediately. The Maine certificate of formation requirements are:

• The business name must have a limited liability company ending or variation of it
• New Maine LLCs name must be different than already registered Maine companies
• The LLC formation can be effective when filed or at a later date
• A Maine LLC may be designated as a Low Profit LLC or a Professional LLC
• Professional LLCs must state the service they are formed to provide
• The Maine registered agent and the physical address
• The Maine organizer’s name and signature

Maine requires original signatures on filings. The filed document is returned to the address on the coversheet or the envelope you submitted it in.

What's the actual process to start a Maine LLC?

1. Maine LLC registration is started when you file the certificate of formation for a Maine LLC with the Secretary of State.
2. You obtain a federal tax ID number with the IRS after you have confirmation from Maine that the LLC is completely filed.
3. You should be able to open a LLC banking account with these two items.
4. If you are going to withhold sales tax or have employees, you will need to register with Maine Revenue Services and the Maine Department of Labor.
5. You obtain a trade license, if you actually need one. (Most businesses don't.)
6. There is no state business license in Maine. General business licenses are issued at the town/city level.
7. You obtain a local trade license, if the city or county you're going to be working in requires it.
8. If you're going to have an office or shop, you might need an approval from the city zoning for your type of business in that location. 

Are you a do-it-yourselfer? You can save some money:

If you want to form a Maine limited liability company yourself, you can just hire us as your Maine registered agent, and you'll instantly have the Maine LLC forms to file and filing instructions on the quickest, cheapest, and most efficient way to file a Maine LLCs. You'll get the ongoing support of our online tools, compliance reminders and the support of a professional Maine LLC agent service.

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