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LLC formation services compared in Maine (2026)
The Maine filing fee is $175. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $374 in year 1; the other four services range from $175 to $424.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Maine
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $175 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $214 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $274 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $374 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $424 |
Maine filing details
- State filing fee
- $175
- Formation document
- Certificate of Formation (MLLC-6)
- Filed with
- Maine Secretary of State
- Yearly state report
- Annual Report, every year: $85
- Registered agent
- Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or entity serving as agent in Maine, or the holder of a named position in the company.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $175 state fee = $374 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Maine questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Maine with a service?
In year 1, from $175 (Bizee) to $424 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Maine’s $175 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $374.
What does Maine charge to file an LLC?
$175, paid to the Maine Secretary of State for the Certificate of Formation (MLLC-6). Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Maine LLC?
Yes. A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or entity serving as agent in Maine, or the holder of a named position in the company.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- 31 M.R.S. sec. 1531 (certificate of formation); filing fee set by 31 M.R.S. sec. 1680 (multira state research spine): legislature.maine.gov/statutes/31/title31sec1531.html, checked August 12, 2026
- Maine formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: legislature.maine.gov/statutes/31/title31sec1680.html, checked October 1, 2026
- Maine Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.maine.gov/sos/corporations-commissions/filing-an-annual-report, checked August 12, 2026
- Maine Secretary of State (multira state research spine): www.maine.gov/sos/corporations-commissions/i-need-a-business-form/limited-liability-company-forms, checked August 12, 2026
- Maine report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): www.maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/annualreport.html, checked August 12, 2026
- Maine registered agent statute (5 M.R.S. § 105): legislature.maine.gov/statutes/5/title5sec102.html, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).