Maine annual report & compliance · Reviewed November 2026
Maine Annual Report Filing
Maine corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations file an annual report by June 1. The fee is $85 for domestic corporations and LLCs, $150 for foreign entities, and $35 for nonprofits. The report updates the registered agent and principal office.
At a glance
Who must file in Maine
Domestic and foreign corporations, LLCs, and nonprofit corporations registered in Maine.
The filing is separate from the entity’s income tax return, sales tax return, and payroll filings. Being current with the annual report does not by itself mean the entity is current on its taxes, and vice versa.
Maine annual report by entity type
| Entity | Due | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation | June 1 | $85 domestic; $150 foreign | — |
| LLC | June 1 | $85 domestic; $150 foreign | — |
| Nonprofit corporation | June 1 | $35 | — |
How to file the Maine annual report
- Confirm the entity and registered agent. Use the name and entity number on file with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions. Confirm the registered agent and principal office are current.
- Gather the required information. Most reports ask for the principal office, registered agent, and the names or addresses of officers, directors, managers, or members.
- Prepare and review the report. Use the state’s online filing system or the current paper form. Review the entity type and filing period before submitting.
- Pay the state fee. The fee is paid to the state, separate from any service fee charged by our office. Save the confirmation and filed copy.
- Calendar the next deadline. Add the next annual or biennial due date to the entity calendar, and coordinate it with the registered agent and tax calendars.
What happens if the Maine report is late?
A late Maine annual report can result in administrative dissolution or revocation and may require reinstatement fees.
If the entity has already lost good standing, reinstatement is usually a separate filing with its own fee. The longer the report remains unfiled, the more likely the state is to dissolve, revoke, or administratively terminate the entity.
Maine filing notes
Maine uses a single June 1 deadline for annual reports, which makes the compliance calendar simpler than states with anniversary dates. Foreign entities pay a higher fee than domestic entities.
The annual report is separate from Maine income and sales tax filings. Nonprofits pay a reduced fee but still need to file to remain in good standing.
Maine annual report questions
Official Maine resources
Fees, forms, and deadlines were reviewed in November 2026 and can change. This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or accounting advice. Confirm the current requirement with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions or your professional adviser before filing.