Business Law in Maine

Maine ( ME)

Average: $3,000

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$900

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $3,000                    
Typical
                        Business Law Case
                    

High Estimate

$12,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$175/hr	$260/hr	$400/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$900	$3,000	$12,000
Court Filing Fee	$175

What to Know About Business Law Costs in Maine

Maine LLC formation $125 with a $85 annual report. Attorney fees $900-$2,200. Maine has a flat 8.93% corporate income tax. Portland has a growing tech and creative economy. Maine's lobster industry, tourism, and shipbuilding create specialized business needs.

Sources: State Secretary of State (ME), MyLLC.com 2025