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How to Shut Down a Business in Maine

Complete guide to dissolving your business entity with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions.

Quick Answer

To dissolve a business in Maine, file Certificate of Cancellation with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions. The LLC filing fee is $75 and corporation fee is $75. Maine does not require tax clearance before filing. Standard processing takes 5-10 business days.

Quick Facts

Filing Agency Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions
Website https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/
LLC Dissolution Fee $75
Corporation Dissolution Fee $75
Tax Clearance Required No
Processing Time 5-10 business days
Online Filing Yes
Phone (207) 624-7752

LLC Dissolution in Maine

Form
Certificate of Cancellation
Fee
$75
Online
Yes
Processing
5-10 business days
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Steps to Dissolve an LLC

  1. 1 Vote to dissolve the LLC per your operating agreement
  2. 2 Wind up business affairs and settle all debts and obligations
  3. 3 File final tax returns with Maine Revenue Services
  4. 4 Complete Form MLLC-11C (Certificate of Cancellation)
  5. 5 Include Filer Contact Cover Letter with submission
  6. 6 File with Secretary of State with $75 filing fee
  7. 7 Notify creditors and claimants of dissolution
  8. 8 Cancel any licenses, permits, and assumed names

Corporation Dissolution in Maine

Form
Articles of Dissolution
Fee
$75
Online
Yes
Processing
5-10 business days
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Steps to Dissolve a Corporation

  1. 1 Obtain board of directors resolution authorizing dissolution
  2. 2 Obtain shareholder approval of dissolution
  3. 3 Wind up business affairs and settle all obligations
  4. 4 File final tax returns with Maine Revenue Services
  5. 5 Complete Form MBCA-11 (Articles of Dissolution)
  6. 6 Include Filer Contact Cover Letter with submission
  7. 7 File with Secretary of State with $75 filing fee
  8. 8 Notify creditors and claimants of dissolution
  9. 9 Cancel any licenses, permits, and assumed names

Tax Requirements

Tax Clearance Required
No
Final Return Required
Yes

Tax Agency: Maine Revenue Services

https://www.maine.gov/revenue/

Phone: (207) 624-9693

File final Maine corporate income tax return (Form 1120ME) or partnership return. File final sales tax return and withholding returns if applicable. No formal tax clearance certificate is required but all taxes should be settled.

Additional Requirements

Publication Required: No
Creditor Notification: Must notify known creditors in writing with deadline for submitting claims
Employee Notification: Provide WARN Act notice if applicable (60 days for 100+ employees)
Board/Member Approval: LLC: Approval by members as required by operating agreement or statute. Corporation: Board resolution followed by majority shareholder approval.
Winding Up Period: Entity continues to exist for purpose of winding up after dissolution
Registered Agent: Registered agent must be maintained until dissolution is complete

Contact Information

Agency: Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions

Address: 101 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0101

Phone: (207) 624-7752

Email: cec.corporations@maine.gov

Website: https://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/corp/

Online Portal: https://apps3.web.maine.gov/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS

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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Information is sourced from official state websites and was last verified in 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions. Consult an attorney for advice specific to your situation.