Cost to Start a Nonprofit in Maine (2026): Formation Costs & Yearly Fees

Maine nonprofit fee table

Item	Fee	How often	Status
Articles of Incorporation (MNPCA-6)$40.	$40	One time	verified source
State nonprofit reportDue: June 1 each year, starting the year after incorporation	$35 (annual)	annual	verified source
Charity registrationMaine Office of Professional and Occupational RegulationExemption: ≤ $35,000 and ≤ 35 contributors, volunteer fundraising	Required; $20 to register, $20 to renew	annual	verified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023	$275 / $600	One time	verified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990	No IRS fee	Yearly	verified source
Registered agent	$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paid	Yearly	typical market range

Maine nonprofit cost calculator

1About your nonprofit

State you'll incorporate in Expected yearly revenue Donations, grants and other income. This decides Form 1023-EZ vs 1023, which Form 990 you file, and tiered charity fees. We'll ask the public for donations (most states then require charity registration)

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Use a paid registered agent (typical $100–150/yr; a director with an in-state address can usually serve for free)

2Your formation costs

Maine nonprofit cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Maine?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in Maine come to about $335 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $55 a year after that.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Maine?

$40 (Articles of Incorporation (MNPCA-6)). $40.

Does Maine require charity registration?

Required; $20 to register, $20 to renew. License $20, annual renewal $20, expires Nov 30; $50 late fee. Exempt if not soliciting/receiving > $35,000 from the public or contributions from > 35 persons in a calendar year, with volunteer fundraisers (9 MRSA § 5006).

Does a Maine nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$35 (annual). Annual report (MNPCA-13) $35.

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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