# Form a corporation in Maine

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/corporation/maine
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

Maine charges $145 to form a corporation. We prepare your documents and file them with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations.

## Maine details

- Corporation filing fee: $145
- Expedited processing (24 hours): $50
- Corporation annual report (Due June 1; $50 late penalty): $85

[Filing office: Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations](https://www.maine.gov/sos/sites/maine.gov.sos/files/inline-files/mllc6.pdf). Last checked October 2026. Fees are set by the state and confirmed again before we file. [Source](https://www.maine.gov/sos/corporations-commissions/i-need-a-business-form/limited-liability-company-forms)

[Start my Maine corporation](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=corp&state=ME)

$145 total with our Basic package. We're not a law firm.

## Questions

How much does it cost to incorporate in Maine?

The state charges $145. With our Basic package, the total is $145.

LLC or corporation?

Most small businesses pick an LLC because it has fewer formalities. A corporation suits you if you plan to raise money from investors or issue shares. See the Maine LLC page to compare fees.

Who approves it?

The Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations. We prepare your documents, submit them there for you and send you copies of what comes back.