Short answer: File Statement of Foreign Qualification (Form MLLC-12) with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions for $250, and name a Maine registered agent.
We've pulled these figures from the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Registering an out-of-state LLC in Maine
File Statement of Foreign Qualification (Form MLLC-12) with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions ($250). You'll usually need a certificate of good standing from your home state and a Maine registered agent.
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical street address within the state.
How Maine compares
Maine's foreign LLC registration fee is $250. That's the 9th highest of 47 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $150, so Maine runs $100 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $250 | 9 of 47 |
| New Hampshire | $102 | 32 of 47 |
| Vermont | $155 | 18 of 47 |
| Massachusetts | $500 | 3 of 47 |
| Rhode Island | $150 | 19 of 47 |
| New York | $250 | 9 of 47 |
Maine fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $85 | annual, January 1 to June 1 |
| Statement of Foreign Qualification (Form MLLC-12) | $250 | For LLCs formed in another state |
Foreign LLC registration: Maine questions
Do I need to register my out-of-state LLC in Maine?
If your LLC is "transacting business" in Maine (for example, an office, employees or ongoing operations there), you generally must register as a foreign LLC with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions.
How much does foreign LLC registration cost in Maine?
$250 to file Statement of Foreign Qualification (Form MLLC-12).
Does a foreign LLC need a registered agent in Maine?
Yes. Every registered LLC needs an agent with a physical address in Maine. Must maintain a registered agent with a physical street address within the state.
Does a foreign LLC file the Maine annual report too?
Generally yes. Registered foreign LLCs usually carry the same Annual Report obligation. Confirm the foreign LLC fee with the state.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.