LLC Annual Report in Maine
When a Maine LLC's annual report is due, the fee, and the penalty for filing late.
Short answer: Each Maine LLC (and each foreign LLC authorized in Maine) must file an annual report with the Secretary of State. 31 MRSA §1665; Me. Secretary of State, Filing an Annual Report; Limited Liability Company Forms and Fees
| Annual report | Each Maine LLC (and each foreign LLC authorized in Maine) must file an annual report with the Secretary of State. The first report is due between January 1 and June 1 of the year after the LLC was formed, and later reports between January 1 and June 1 each year; the office says the legal filing deadline is June 1. The fee is $85.00 for a domestic LLC ($150.00 for a foreign LLC). Reports can be filed online through Annual Reports Online or on a preprinted paper form. The statute says penalties for late delivery are established by the Secretary of State by rule; the penalty amount was not found on the pages read. |
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| Registered agent | The Certificate of Formation must name a registered agent: either a commercial registered agent (listed with the Secretary of State and identified by its CRA public number) or a noncommercial registered agent with a physical street address (not a P.O. box). Appointing the agent is an affirmation that the agent has consented to serve. To appoint a new agent or change agent information, file a Statement of Appointment or Change of Clerk or Registered Agent (Form CLK/RA 3); the for-profit entity filing fee is $35.00. |
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FAQ
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Maine?
Each Maine LLC (and each foreign LLC authorized in Maine) must file an annual report with the Secretary of State. The first report is due between January 1 and June 1 of the year after the LLC was formed, and later reports between January 1 and June 1 each year; the office says the legal filing deadline is June 1. The fee is $85.00 for a domestic LLC ($150.00 for a foreign LLC). Reports can be filed online through Annual Reports Online or on a preprinted paper form.
Do you need a registered agent for an LLC in Maine?
The Certificate of Formation must name a registered agent: either a commercial registered agent (listed with the Secretary of State and identified by its CRA public number) or a noncommercial registered agent with a physical street address (not a P.O. box). Appointing the agent is an affirmation that the agent has consented to serve. To appoint a new agent or change agent information, file a Statement of Appointment or Change of Clerk or Registered Agent (Form CLK/RA 3); the for-profit entity filing fee is $35.00.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.