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There are many reasons to form an LLC in Maine. Here are the main ones:
Legal protection in case of bankruptcy or lawsuits
Separation of personal and business assets
Tax benefits: flexibility & pass-through taxation
Increasing credibility and trust for your business
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You will have a series of forms to complete in reference to the legal members of the LLC. Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of each listed member are required.
Here are the action steps needed to obtain your LLC in Maine.
There are specific guidelines for naming a business in Maine. Forms are filed with the Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions, 101 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0101. For telephone inquiries, call (207) 624-7752.
For expedited service using FedEx or UPS, the form should be directed to the Department of the Secretary of State; Corporations, UCC and Commissions; 111 Sewall Street, 4th Floor; Augusts, ME 04330. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To avoid any issues with forming an LLC, the following apply:
Some states do not call this a registered agent. They are also called “resident agent” and other related terms.
Every LLC in Maine must have a registered agent residing within the state to accept legal correspondence and other important documents on behalf of the LLC. This person may be an individual residing in Maine or a business entity authorized to do business in the state. A physical street address in Maine is required. If you do not have a registered agent, you can opt to be your own registered agent or use the registered agent services at Tailor Brands.
A Certificate of Formation is required to make the LLC official.
State fees
The filing fees to legalize an LLC in Maine include:
Requirements
The Certificate of Formation is filed with the secretary of state in Maine. The following is included on the certificate:
How to file documents in Maine
In Maine, LLC forms cannot be submitted digitally. All forms are required to be manually filled out or typewritten and sent to the Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions, 101 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0101. Direct telephone inquiries to (207) 624-7752.
For expedited service using FedEx or UPS, the form should be mailed to the Department of the Secretary of State; Corporations, UCC and Commissions; 111 Sewall Street, 4th Floor; Augusts, ME 04330. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In Maine, an operating agreement is not required, but it is a good idea to have one. It does not have to be filed with the Maine secretary of state but should be completed to avoid confusion later down the line.
This internal document outlines in detail the roles and responsibilities of each person and how the LLC will be managed. It also demonstrates you are indeed a registered business entity. If there is no operating agreement and issues arise, the state will govern how the LLC will operate.
Multi-member LLCs may have a disagreement about how things are managed. An operating agreement will cover everything in detail, so the members can refer to that document to determine how to move forward and circumvent disputes.
An employer identification number is also known as a federal tax identification number. It is used to conduct business and serves as a way for the IRS to track your entity. Businesses use this to open bank accounts, get loans, work with vendors, and more. Consider this a Social Security number for a business.
Obtaining an EIN is very easy and can be done on the IRS website. There is no filing fee associated with getting an EIN. It can be obtained by mail, online or by fax. Tailor Brands also offers a done-for-you EIN registration and retrieval service for new business owners.
This step-by-step guide details the steps and requirements you need to name your LLC in Maine.
There are different costs to form an LLC in Maine and maintain it. We’ve listed all of them in this post.
A Maine registered agent is a mandatory step in your LLC formation process – learn more about it.
At Tailor Brands, we love nothing more than helping people start their business. We take care of the LLC filing and offer additional services so you can focus on launching and growing your business, while staying informed and compliant with state regulations.
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