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![]() Maine!Incorporate a Business in Maine:
Corporate Name Endings
* The name cannot use any name the same as or deceptively similar to
the name of any domestic corporation or qualified foreign
corporation without authorization. The name cannot use a reserved
name. The name shall not contain any word or phrase which
indicates it is organized for any purpose not permitted by the
Act.
Articles of Incorporation Requirements
* Director Information
* Minimum Number - Three or more. If only one or two
shareholders, the number of directors can be less than three
but not less than the number of shareholders.
* Residence Requirements. - No provision.
* Age Requirements - None.
* Directors are required to be listed in the articles of
incorporation.
* Officer Information
* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of
incorporation.
* Stock Information
* An increase in the shares may cause an increase in the
initial filing fee.
Yearly Requirements
* Annual Statements
* File annually, on a staggered basis as determined by
Secretary of State, for preceding 12-month period a $60 fee
must accompany report.
* Income Tax Rate
* A tax is imposed on Maine net income (MNI) of taxable
corporations, except insurance companies and financial
institutions, equal to 3.5% of MNI not over $25,000; 7.93% of
MNI over $25,000 but not over $75,000; 8.33% of MNI over
$75,000 but not over $250,000; 8.93% of MNI over $250,000.
For more information on taxes, visit www.janus.state.me.us/revenue
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