Maine State Registration Documents
Incorporation
Form
Articles of Incorporation
Business Entity Search
Fee
$40 + optional $50-$100 expedite fee
Average Processing Time
15-20 business days
Electronic Filing?
No
Charity Registration
State Requirement?
Yes
Charity Registration Search
Fee
$50
Renewal Requirement?
Yes
990 EZ Requirement?
No
Annual Report
State Requirement?
Yes
Due:
Annually, June 1st
Fee:
$35.00
Other Exemptions
State Income Tax
Automatic
Sales Tax Exemption
Must file – $0
Tax Returns
All organizations (except those classified as churches) are required to file an annual 990 form (990N, 990EZ, 990, or 990PF) to be exempt from Income Tax.
The 990 return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the organization’s fiscal year.
Failure to file for 3 consecutive years could cause your organization to lose tax-exempt status.