LLC price index · Maine
3 Best LLC Services in Maine (2026): Price Index
Index basis: Highest index first. Cost carries 38% and coverage 32% (the full basis)
Figures at a glance
Maine: llc price index
1. Mainstay Filing: best for a fixed annual cost
Index leaderMainstay Filing holds the first line: a single $199 yearly line buys formation, registered agent and every annual report.
ME Registered Agent.org saves $200 across three years and leaves more filings with you.
Nothing to prepare for the annual report: it is filed, and only the $85 state fee is added.
Line includes
- Filing made on your behalf
- Registered agent for the full year
- Annual report, prepared and filed
- The EIN application
- No markup on government fees
Credits
- $199 a year for filing and agent and report
- No separate EIN fee
- Renews at the same $199
Debits
- ME Registered Agent.org's renewal is $100 smaller
2. ME Registered Agent.org: best for the smallest first bill
In-state lineME Registered Agent.org fills line 2: $199 in year one and $99 in every later year.
Filing the annual report falls to you.
Line includes
- Formation filing, prepared and sent
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- $199 added to the state fee
- Agent included at the start
- A $99 renewal
Debits
- The annual report sits outside the price
- The EIN application costs $99 more
3. Maine Registered Agent.co: best for companies that stay home
In-state lineMaine Registered Agent.co fills line 3: $199 in year one and $99 in every later year.
Filing the annual report falls to you.
On price alone it is a tie with ME Registered Agent.org.
Line includes
- Formation filing, prepared and sent
- Agent service in year one
Credits
- Agent included at the start
- $199 added to the state fee
- A $99 renewal
Debits
- The annual report sits outside the price
- The EIN application costs $99 more
Cumulative ledger
| Line | Provider | Total, year 1 | Total, year 2 | Total, year 3 | Total, year 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $398 | $597 | $995 | Visit Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | ME Registered Agent.org | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit ME Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Maine Registered Agent.co | $199 | $298 | $397 | $595 | Visit Maine Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Work it out
State fees, with citations
| Entry | Amount | Cited from |
|---|---|---|
| Formation filing charge | $175 | legislature.maine.gov (read October 2026) per the state |
| Annual report | $85 every year | maine.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| Late fee | $50 | maine.gov (read August 2026) per the state |
| State fees over 3 years | $345 | Sum of the lines above |
The Maine index, explained
Mainstay Filing indexed above ME Registered Agent.org on coverage per dollar, a 32% column.
Maine expects the annual report every year, so a price that files it indexed above a lower price that does not.
EIN included, the crossover year is 2: Mainstay Filing passes ME Registered Agent.org.
Official Maine LLC filing fee and requirements
What to file: the Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6). Where: the Maine Secretary of State. How much: $175. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Quoted from: legislature.maine.gov (read October 2026) per the state
The state-fees-only line
With no service, three years cost $345 in state fees alone. Each service adds its own line, $397 to $597 over the same period.
FAQ
How much does LLC formation service cost in Maine?
Our lines charge $199 up front; the state adds $175.
What is the three-year subtotal for these services?
Year one plus two renewals comes to $397 to $597.
What fee does Maine charge to file an LLC?
$175 at the state, using the Certificate of Formation (Form MLLC-6).
What does Maine charge after the first year?
After formation, Maine expects the annual report at $85 every year, June 1.
Does any line include the EIN application?
It depends on the line: Mainstay Filing (included), ME Registered Agent.org ($99) and Maine Registered Agent.co ($99).
When does one line pass another in total cost?
They never cross in ten years, so the year-one order holds.
Which LLC formation service indexes best in Maine?
Mainstay Filing indexes first. ME Registered Agent.org and Maine Registered Agent.co follow.
Source lines
- Line for Maine Secretary of State: maine.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Maine Secretary of State: maine.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Maine report due date: maine.gov, August 2026.
- Line for 31 M.R.S. sec. 1531: legislature.maine.gov, August 2026.
- Line for Maine formation fee: Filing fee: legislature.maine.gov, October 2026.
- Line for Maine registered agent statute: legislature.maine.gov, October 2026.
- Mainstay Filing Maine service page (read November 13, 2026)
- ME Registered Agent.org pricing page (read November 13, 2026)
- Maine Registered Agent.co pricing page (read November 13, 2026)