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What is Maine Corporation Foreign Qualification?

You want to do business in the state of Maine but are registered as a Domestic Corporation in another state.  In order to legally conduct business in the state of Maine you must register with the Maine Secretary of State as a Foreign Corporation.   more...

What is a Maine Foreign Corporation?

In the United States, just because you are registered to do business in one state does not mean that you can legally do business in another state.  If you want to transact any serious business in a state other than the state in which your Corporation is registered, most likely you will have to register with the state in which you want to do business before you can legally conduct business there.  more...

Do I need a lawyer to Form a Foreign Corporation in Maine?

The short answer is no.  The state of Maine does not legally require a lawyer to form a Maine Foreign Corporationmore...

Do I have to Reserve a Company Name before I Form a Foreign Corporation in ME?

You are not legally required to reserve a Company Name for a new Maine Foreign Corporation before you submit your application to form a Foreign Corporation in Maine.  more...

What if the Maine Foreign Corporation Name I want is already taken?

If the Name you have chosen for your new Maine Foreign Corporation is already in use by a currently active Maine Corporation or LLC then you will have to register a DBA Name with the Maine Secretary of State.  "DBA" is an abbreviation for "Doing Business As."

We verify that the Name you have chose for your new Maine Foreign Corporation is available before we submit your Foreign Incorporation filing to the Maine Secretary of State.  If necessary we can register a DBA Name in Maine for you so that you can open your new Maine business as quickly as possible.

What do I have to do to Form a Foreign Corporation in Maine?

5 things you have to do in order to Form a Maine Foreign Corporation
  1. Prove that you are registered in a state other than ME as a Domestic Corporation
  2. Choose a name for your Maine Foreign Corporation
  3. Select an official address and a Registered Agent for your ME Foreign Corporation
  4. File Registration Documents with the Maine Secretary of State
  5. Determine how you want your Maine Foreign Corporation to be taxed
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What do I have to do to after I Form a Maine Foreign Corporation?

4 things you have to do in after you Form a Maine Foreign Corporation
  1. Obtain Business Licenses from the cities and counties in which you plan to do business
  2. File the required reports for your Maine Foreign Corporation
  3. Keep proper records of your Maine Foreign Corporation on file
  4. Pay your taxes to the state of Maine
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What information do I need in order to Form a Foreign Corporation in Maine?

In order to Form a Foreign Corporation in Maine you'll need certain specific information about your Company including the Corporation name and address; and Registered Agent information.
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How long does it take to Form a Foreign Corporation in Maine?

Processing times for new Maine Foreign Corporation applications vary depending on the work load of the Secretary of State's staff.  We've found that normal processing of new Maine Foreign Corporation applications takes the state around 3-4 business days.  Add 2-3 days for the time period for shipping the final documents by mail.  Choosing our Express Mail option can shave a couple of days off the total processing time for your new Maine Foreign Corporation.
PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT GUARANTEE MAINE SECRETARY OF STATE PROCESSING TIMES.
The Maine Secretary of State reserves the right to extend expedite periods in time of extreme volume, staff shortage or equipment malfunction.  We are dependent on, and have no control over, the staff and systems of the Maine Secretary of State.

In our experience 3-4 business days is the time it usually takes the Maine Secretary of State to process a new Maine Foreign Corporation application. We get your Maine Foreign Corporation application to the ME Secretary of State ASAP. Once it is at the state we have no control over the new Maine Foreign Corporation application process.

Are there any Expedited Processing Options for a new ME Foreign Corporations?

The Maine Secretary of State offers two expedited processing options for new Maine Corporation applications. For an additional $50 the Secretary of State will process the new Maine Corporation filing within 24 hours. For $100 the Secretary of State will process the new Maine Corporation filing immediately.

How much does it cost to Form a Foreign Corporation in Maine?

The state of Maine charges $255.00 to Form a Foreign Corporation in ME.  Also add the cost of a good standing certificate from your home state.   If you choose us to help you Form your Foreign Corporation in Maine our processing fees are $145.00.  This includes:
  • Same day processing of your new Maine Foreign Corporation order
  • ME Name Check and Reservation
  • Prepare Application for Authority To Do Business
  • File Formation Documents with the Maine Secretary of State
  • Certified Copies of Formation Documents
  • Maine Foreign Corporation Checklist
  • Priority Mail Delivery
  • Unlimited Customer Support
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MAINE FOREIGN CORPORATION SERVICES
For $145 our Maine Foreign Qualification services include:
 Same day processing   explain
 ME Name Check and Reservation
 Prepare Formation Documents
 File Formation Documents
 Certified Copies of Formation Docs
 ME Foreign Corporation Checklist
 Priority Mail Delivery
 Unlimited Customer Support
ADDITIONAL MAINE
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 ME Registered Agent $135   explain
 ME Corporation Kit and Seal $99   explain
 Business License Research $175   explain
 

GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE
You will need a good standing certificate from your home state that is no older than 90 days.
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Processing fees $145.00
Maine incorporation fees $255.00
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OUR ADVANTAGE
  • We start processing your Maine Foreign Corporation order as soon as it arrives.
  • We get your documents to the Maine Secretary of State in the quickest possible way.  If we receive your order before noon Maine time we will submit your Maine Foreign Corporation application to the Secretary of State on the same day we receive it.
  • We guarantee our work.  If you're not satisfied with our Maine Foreign Qualification services we will refund 100% of your processing fees.
  • We've been helping businesses Incorporate in Maine for over ten years.  Our A+ BBB rating speaks for itself!

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