Short answer: File Certificate of Cancellation (Form MLLC-11C) with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions for $75. No formal tax clearance certificate required; owners simply mark their final tax return as final.
We've pulled these figures from the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
How dissolution works in Maine
- Get member approval as your operating agreement requires.
- Settle debts, file final tax returns and close accounts. No formal tax clearance certificate required; owners simply mark their final tax return as final.
- File Certificate of Cancellation (Form MLLC-11C) with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions and pay $75.
- Cancel your registered agent service and close your EIN account with the IRS.
How Maine compares
Maine's dissolution filing fee is $75. That's the 10th highest of 48 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $32.5, so Maine runs $42.5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $75 | 10 of 48 |
| New Hampshire | $35 | 22 of 48 |
| Vermont | $20 | 32 of 48 |
| Massachusetts | $100 | 5 of 48 |
| Rhode Island | $50 | 14 of 48 |
| New York | $60 | 11 of 48 |
Maine fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Report | $85 | annual, January 1 to June 1 |
| Certificate of Cancellation (Form MLLC-11C) | $75 |
Dissolving an LLC: Maine questions
How do I dissolve an LLC in Maine?
File Certificate of Cancellation (Form MLLC-11C) with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions ($75). No formal tax clearance certificate required; owners simply mark their final tax return as final.
Do I need tax clearance before dissolving in Maine?
No formal tax clearance certificate required; owners simply mark their final tax return as final.
What happens if I just stop filing reports instead of dissolving?
The state may administratively dissolve the LLC, but fees, penalties and tax obligations can keep piling up until then. Flat $50 penalty
How much does it cost to dissolve a Maine LLC?
$75 in state fees, plus any final report or tax amounts owed.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.