How to Dissolve an LLC in Maine (2026)
To dissolve an LLC in Maine, you file the Certificate of Cancellation (Form MLLC-11C) for a $75 fee. Maine does not require a tax-clearance certificate before you file.
This page walks through voluntarily closing a domestic LLC that was formed in Maine. If your LLC formed elsewhere and only registered to do business here, you'll use a different form instead. That form cancels your foreign registration instead of dissolving the LLC.
Quick Summary
- Get every member's written consent before you file. Maine's default rule requires unanimous approval unless your operating agreement says otherwise.
- Send creditors written notice with a real deadline. Skipping this step lets old claims resurface after you've closed the LLC.
- Keep your certificate of cancellation on hand once it's filed. Banks will ask for it before closing your accounts.
Maine LLC Dissolution Quick Reference
Here's what dissolving a Maine LLC actually costs, including the exact fees, addresses and deadlines the Division of Corporations publishes for this filing.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Form name | Certificate of Cancellation (MLLC-11C) |
| Filing fee | $75.00 |
| Expedited options | 24-hour: +$50 per entity, same-day: +$100 per entity |
| Standard processing | 15-20 business days |
| Online portal | None -- mail or in-person/courier only |
| Mail address | Dept. of the Secretary of State, Corporations, UCC and Commissions, 101 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0101 |
| In-person address | Dept. of the Secretary of State, Corporations, UCC and Commissions, 6 E. Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Augusta, ME 04330 |
| Notarization required | No -- signer swears under penalty of false swearing instead |
| Tax clearance required (agency) | No -- Maine Revenue Services requires no clearance certificate |
| Online filing mandatory for | Not applicable -- no online filing exists for this form |
| Short-form eligibility | Not applicable -- one Certificate of Cancellation covers all domestic LLCs |
How to dissolve an LLC in Maine: 6 steps
These six steps follow our general guide to how to dissolve an LLC. We adjusted them for what Maine actually requires. Work through them in order and you'll close things out without loose ends.
Step 1 - Vote to dissolve
Check your operating agreement first for its own dissolution rule. If it's silent, Maine's default rule requires every member to consent before the LLC can dissolve.[1]
Step 2 - Notify creditors
Send written notice to every known creditor once members have voted to dissolve. The notice needs a mailing address for claims and a deadline of at least 120 days.[2]
Miss that deadline, and the claim gets barred later. You can also publish notice once in a local Maine newspaper.
Doing so bars claims from creditors you don't already know about once three years pass from the publication date. Skip it, and those unknown-creditor claims can surface later instead of being cut off.[3]
Step 3 - File final tax returns and close your tax accounts
File your last state and federal tax returns before you submit the cancellation paperwork. Maine doesn't require a tax-clearance certificate. Just mark your final return with Maine Revenue Services as out of business, and you're done on the tax side.
Step 4 - File the Certificate of Cancellation with the Division of Corporations
File Form MLLC-11C to cancel your LLC. It's officially called the Certificate of Cancellation, and you send it to the Division of Corporations, UCC and Commissions.
Mail your certificate to 101 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0101, or drop it off in person at 6 E. Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Augusta. There's no online filing option for this form.
The fee is $75, and standard processing takes 15 to 20 business days. Pay $50 more to get it back in 24 hours, or $100 more for same-day service. You can pay by check, money order or credit card.
You don't need a notary. Instead, you sign the certificate under penalty of false swearing. A person authorized by the LLC can sign and submit it directly.
The same Certificate of Cancellation covers every domestic LLC, with no short-form or expedited-eligibility variant. A foreign LLC registered to do business in Maine withdraws differently. It uses the Statement of Cancellation of Foreign Qualification (Form MLLC-12B) instead, for a $90 filing fee.
Step 5 - Distribute remaining assets
Maine law spells out exactly what happens to what's left once creditors are paid or provided for.[4] The company returns each member's unreturned capital first. Then it splits any surplus the same way members already share profits.
Put the split in writing so no member disputes it after the LLC is gone, and keep a copy with your other dissolution records.
Step 6 - Close accounts and cancel licenses and permits
Close every bank account, line of credit and payment processor tied to the LLC. Banks will ask to see your attested Certificate of Cancellation before they'll close a business account.
Cancel any state and local licenses or permits the LLC holds, including its sales-tax registration. Leaving these open keeps fees and filing duties alive even after the LLC is gone.
If you plan to form a new Maine LLC later, our guide to starting an LLC in Maine walks through formation from scratch, step by step.
Our LLC formation services roundup compares providers if you want help next time. A Maine registered agent can keep your compliance current if you start another company here.
FAQs
How Long Does It Take to Dissolve an LLC in Maine?
It takes 15 to 20 business days to dissolve an LLC in Maine under standard review. If that's too slow, the Division of Corporations offers faster processing for an added fee.
How Much Does It Cost to Dissolve an LLC in Maine?
It costs $75 to dissolve an LLC in Maine for the base Certificate of Cancellation filing. Faster processing costs more if you need your cancellation filed sooner.
Does Maine Require Tax Clearance to Dissolve an LLC?
No, Maine doesn't require tax clearance to dissolve an LLC. File your final return with Maine Revenue Services and mark it out of business instead.
What Happens If a Maine LLC Is Administratively Dissolved?
Your Maine LLC is administratively dissolved when the state closes it without a court process. That happens for unpaid fees, a missed annual report or no registered agent on file.
Does a Foreign LLC Withdraw the Same Way in Maine?
No, a foreign LLC doesn't withdraw the same way a domestic LLC dissolves. It cancels its Maine qualification through a separate form that carries its own filing fee.
References:
- https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/31/title31sec1595.html
- https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/31/title31sec1599.html
- https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/31/title31sec1600.html
- https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/statutes/31/title31sec1601.html
