Incorporate your Business Online in Maine (ME)
Incorporate your Maine (ME) business today with Filings Made Easy. Our services are fast, reliable, affordable and signing up takes only minutes. Begin your business today by clicking the “Get Started Now” button. If you are still unsure or have questions about the incorporation process, please read below.
Incorporation Guidelines:
In the State of Maine (ME), a corporation is formed when the Articles of Incorporation have been properly completed, filed and accepted by the Secretary of State of Maine (ME), along with the required registration fee.
The Maine (ME) Articles of Incorporation must contain:
- The name of the corporation
- The Maine address of your corporation
- The purpose for which the corporation was formed
- The name and address of the Registered Agent (also known as a Commercial or Noncommercial Clerk in Maine)
- The name(s) and address(es) of the incorporator(s)
- The name number of directors who will constitute the initial board of directors
- The number, class and value of shares of stock the corporation is authorized to issue
Filings Made Easy will include the above information in your Articles of Incorporation unless otherwise specified by you in the online application process. In addition if you choose Filings Made Easy:
- The name of the incorporator(s), will be Filings Made Easy, an employee or agent of Filings Made Easy
- The name and address of the corporation’s Registered Agent (Commercial Clerk) in the State of Maine (ME) will be Filings Made Easy (unless you choose otherwise) or a party affiliated with Filings Made Easy (Filings Made Easy will provide this service for free for the first six months, and then at the rate of $125 per year each year thereafter, when you choose one of our traditional packages).
Corporation Name:
In Maine (ME), the name of your corporation must be distinguishable from any other corporations name within the State. Filings Made Easy will conduct a preliminary name search to determine the availability of your corporation’s desired name.
Your corporation’s name must end in one of the following (or an abbreviation):
- Incorporated
- Corporation
- Company
- Limited
If you fail to include an ending in your application, Filings Made Easy will add “Inc.” when preparing and filing your incorporation documents.
Registered Agent (Commercial or Noncommercial Clerk) Information:
All corporations within Maine (ME) are required by law to have a registered agent, also known as a commercial or noncommercial clerk, at all times. The registered agent may be any other corporation, person, or commercial registered agent within the State and must have a physical Maine (ME) mailing address.
Our legal name and address in Maine (ME) are:
Corporate Filing Solutions, LLC
80 Northwood Dr., Portland, ME 04103
S Corporation:
An S Corporation pertains solely to tax matters. It is a corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code. The owners of the corporation report the profits and losses of S-corps on their personal tax returns. S corporations may only have one class of stock, they must be comprised only of shareholders who are United States citizens or residents, and there is a limit to 100 shareholders. The State of Maine (ME) recognizes S-Corporations but does not require an additional filing.
Nonprofit Corporations:
Nonprofit corporations are created for the publics’ benefit or for the mutual benefit of the founders. Nonprofit corporations may not have shareholders or pay dividends, they also may not compensate members, officers or trustees.
Articles of Incorporation Fee:
When you submit your Articles of Incorporation, you must include a $145.00 filing fee.
Annual Report:
An annual report must be submitted to the Secretary of State’s office each year by June 1st. The cost to file an annual report is $85.00.
