Are you looking to incorporate in Maine? Are you trying to learn about Maine incorporation or corporation laws? The following summary can get you started on your path to incorporation.
| Secretary of State Contact Information | Bureau of Corporations Maine State Department 101 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 287-3676 (207) 287-5874 (fax) |
| Secretary of State Address | www.state.me.us/sos/ |
| Corporation Filing Fees | The fee for filing Articles of Incorporation is $145, plus a minimum fee of $30 based upon authorized shares of stock. |
| Corporation Name Reservation Information and Fees | Maine incorporators may reserve a corporate name by filing form MBCA1 with the Bureau of Corporations along with a $20 fee. The name reservation remains effective for 120 days. |
| Incorporation Forms | http://www.state.me.us/sos/cec/corp/corp.html |
| Periodic Corporation Reporting Requirements | Maine corporations must file an annual report on form MBCA 13. The filing fee is $60. The form is not available online. The Maine State Department mails annual reports to corporations each year. |
| Corporation Tax Forms | www.state.me.us/revenue/forms/homepage.html |
| Corporate Tax Summary | Maine corporations and foreign corporations doing business in Maine are subject to an income tax. |
| “S” Corporation Information | Maine recognizes the federal S corporation provision. The subchapter S election is automatic and no state specific forms need be filed to make the subchapter S election. Maine S corporations must file an information return on Form 1120S-ME. |
Are you ready to form your Corporation or LLC today?
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