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Licensing ME

ME Business Registration

Source: ME Secretary of State Verified: March 1, 2026

Maine businesses must register with the Secretary of State before conducting business. Sole proprietors using a trade name must file a DBA with the Secretary of State and pay a $125 fee. Businesses with employees or taxable sales must register with Maine Revenue Services for withholding and sales tax accounts.

Official Source:
ME Secretary of State
Always verify current information directly with this agency.

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