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Incorporation Resources Directory - Maine

Maine

The choice of a business entity is a complex decision that has legal and tax implications for the small business owner.  We highly recommend that you contact your certified public accountant, tax professional and / or an attorney before deciding on your choice of entity.  The material presented here is for information purposes only.

Contact

Secretary of State

Address

148 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

Telephone

207-626-8400 

Fax

207-287-8598

Website

http://www.maine.gov/sos/

Business formation in Maine

In Maine the purpose of the Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions is to serve as a repository for all records relating to over 77,000 business entities and nonprofit corporations operating in the State and over 210,000 liens filed on personal property under the Uniform Commercial Code.  The Division files all originating documents, amendments and cancellations relating to business and nonprofit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships and reviews proposed entity names against those on file for availability prior to filing; files over 75,000 annual reports disclosing officer information for all entities on file; assesses penalties for late filing of annual reports; and administratively dissolves or revokes entities which fail to file annual reports, pay penalties, maintain a contact person or do not maintain workers' compensation insurance. 

The Division maintains over 8,600 service and trade marks on file and reviews the design and text of the proposed marks against those on file for availability prior to filing.  For more information please get in touch with the division by email at cec.corporations@maine.gov

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