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Corporation Filing Fees in Maine

In Maine, filing articles of incorporation costs $145 and the annual report costs $85.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Maine at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$145
Annual report fee
$85
A $50 late fee is added if the report is not delivered by its due date.
Report frequency
Every year
Due January 1 to June 1.

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The rules in Maine

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Maine?

Articles of incorporation fee in Maine: $145.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Maine?

Annual report fee in Maine: $85. A $50 late fee is added if the report is not delivered by its due date.

How often does a corporation in Maine have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Maine: Every year. Due January 1 to June 1.

Where do the Maine corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from 13-C M.R.S. 123 and 13-C M.R.S. 1621. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The first annual report is due between January 1 and June 1 of the year after incorporation.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.

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