The LLC formation services to hire in Maine in 2026 are Maine Registered Agent.co ($199), Mainstay Filing ($199) and ME Registered Agent.org ($199), in that order. All of the picks pay $175 to the state; three years of service costs $397 to $597.
By the LLC Answered editorial team
Short version
Short reply
Charged by the state
$175, paid up front
Recurring cost
$85 on a yearly basis
Registered agent
Yes, by law
Our ranking
Maine Registered Agent.co, Mainstay Filing then ME Registered Agent.org
1. Maine Registered Agent.co: best for a one-state LLC
$199 at the start, then $99 yearly
Maine Registered Agent.co is our answer because a three-year total of $397 results from its $99 renewal.
Three years cost less here than at Mainstay Filing, and cost counts most.
Set aside time for the annual report; it is not included.
What is bundled
Articles filed on your behalf
Agent for year one
Pluses
Year one of agent service is part of the price
Agent renews at $99
$199 over the state fee
Downsides
The annual report is yours to file
EIN help is $99 more
#2National coverage
2. Mainstay Filing: best for handing off the annual report
$199 a year and $175 to the state
Mainstay Filing comes next since $199 a year pays for forming the LLC, serving as its registered agent and filing the annual report, and it renews at $199.
Maine Registered Agent.co is $200 less across three years, enough to rank higher.
Annual report filing is included, with the $85 state fee charged at cost.
What is bundled
The LLC formation itself
Registered agent for twelve months
Annual report filed for you
EIN request, handled
State fees at cost
Pluses
A flat $199 yearly
Year two costs $199
Applies for your EIN
Downsides
$100 more each year after year one
#3Maine only
3. ME Registered Agent.org: best for single-state companies
$199 at the start, then $99 yearly
Third place: ME Registered Agent.org, where a three-year total of $397 results from its $99 renewal.
Set aside time for the annual report; it is not included.
It charges what Maine Registered Agent.co charges; the order between them is close.
Prices as of November 13, 2026. The state's own fees are in the checklist below.
Your questions, answered
What is the all-in cost to start one?
The state's share is $175. A service takes $199 more in the first year.
The state collects $345 over three years, the filing fee included. legislature.maine.gov | October 2026 | verified
Where does the formation paperwork go?
The paperwork is the Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6), and the recipient is the Maine Secretary of State.
The state's stated turnaround: 10 to 15 business days (home page). legislature.maine.gov | October 2026 | verified
Does this state want a registered agent?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A commercial registered agent listed with the Secretary of State, or a noncommercial agent: an individual or entity serving as agent in Maine, or the holder of a named position in the company.