Forming LLC in Maine

The Process

Maine limited liability companies are formed by filing Certificate of Formation with Maine Secretary of State. The entire filing process takes on average 2-3 weeks, however state offers expedited filing of 3-5 business days plus mailing time for extra fee. To learn more about forming an LLC in Maine you can visit Maine State government website.

Name Identifiers and Abbreviations

The name of the Maine limited liability company must end with one of the following words/abbreviations:

• LLC
• L.L.C.
• LC
• L.C.
• Limited Liability Company

Operating Agreement

The Operating Agreement helps protect your company’s limited liability status and prevents your company from being run by the default rules created by your state. Unlike most other states, Maine mandates all LLCs to have Operating Agreement.

Additional Filings

Depending on the nature of your business some additional filings could be necessary to complete the proper set up of your LLC. Click on the items below to learn about each:

• EIN (tax ID)
• Sales Tax Registration
• Payroll Registration & Business Licensing

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