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Getting Started is Easy

Have your business up and running in 3 easy steps.

Tell us about your business

We’ve taken the complexity out of forming your LLC. Our easy online form can be completed in just 10 minutes or less.

We file the paperwork

Based on the information you provide, we prepare all required documents and file them directly with the Secretary of State.

Receive your documents

Once your incorporation documents have been approved by the state, you will receive your completed LLC package by mail.

Why Maine Business Owners Choose Swyft Filings

Every day businesses from across the nation choose Swyft Filings to form their business. Here are a just a few of the reasons why so many owners choose us to help start their business.

Trusted and Experienced

Our Business Specialists will form your new business the correct way, saving you time and money by avoiding costly errors. Let us handle your business filings while you focus on growing your business.

Personal Customer Support

Each one of our customers is assigned a personal Business Specialist. Have a question? Just call your personal Business Specialist directly. No need to wait in a pool of phone calls.

Fast Turnaround Time

When you place your order through Swyft Filings, we can immediately start the process of forming your new business. Our processing times are some of the fastest in the industry.

Choose the Right Business Type

Compare the important differences of each business structure to decide which one is right for your company.

Features

LLC

C Corp

S Corp

DBA

Non-Profit

Protection

Limited liability protection

Managing Your Business

Flexibility in management

Ease of ownership changes

Varies

Perpetual existence

Varies

Ongoing formalities

Ability to raise capital

Varies

Tax

Pass-through taxation

Double taxation

State Filing Fees

State Formation Fees

Ongoing compliance fees

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Basic

+ State Filing Fees

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10 Day LLC Filing* & Standard Shipping

I only want to get started with the basics to form my business

Includes:

✓ Comprehensive name check

✓ Preparation of Articles of Incorporation

✓ Document filing with the Secretary of State

✓ Lifetime customer support (phone & email)

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Standard

$199

+ State Filing Fees

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5 Day Express LLC Filing* & Expedited Shipping

I want the essentials to launch my business in compliance

Includes Basic package, plus:

✓ ID required to file taxes

✓ Custom Corporate Bylaws

✓ Custom Banking Resolution

✓ Custom Organizational Minutes

✓ Instant electronic delivery of state documents upon formation

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$299

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Same Day LLC Filing* & Expedited Shipping

I want everything my business needs at the best value

Includes Standard package, plus:

★ Fastest processing speed

★ Access 250+ customizable legal & business documents

★ Expedited FedEx Shipping & tracking number

✓ Personalized Founders Kit to help stay compliant

✓ ComplianceGuard (free Annual Report, Amendment, & Meeting Minutes)

✓ Free Statement of the Incorporator to open a business bank account

✓ 24/7 online access dashboard

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Lifetime Customer Support

Document Filing with Secretary of State

Online Access to Your Corp Documents

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Advantages of Forming an LLC with Swyft

Limited Liability Companies provide personal asset protection, shielding business owners from being personally liable for business debts. And unlike corporations, LLCs aren’t beholden to the same strict recordkeeping requirements as corporations.

There are multiple types of LLCs, such as foreign, member-managed, L3C, and single- or multiple-member managed LLCs. Swyft Filings can help you determine which business structure is best for your new business.

Protection from Personal Debts and Liabilities

For business that choose an LLC business structure, personal assets are considered separate from the personal interest invested in the company. This means that debts and liabilities incurred are the responsibility of the business rather than its members.

Pass-Through Taxation

LLC are taxed on a pass-through basis, meaning the profits and losses of LLCs are paid out by each individual owner and are only reflected on their personal income tax returns. LLCs with multiple owners, however, must file a purely informational tax return for their business, while LLCs held by a single member do not.

Flexible Tax Status

Members of an LLC are able to determine how the company is viewed as a taxable entity. LLCs are either federally taxed as a partnership or a sole proprietorship, depending on whether it’s a multi- or single-member LLC. The business may also, however, choose to be taxed as an S or C corporation.

Minimal Formalities

Unlike other business structures, LLCs are beholden to very few regulations, such as filing an annual report and paying any applicable state-level taxes. Beyond the online LLC formation process, Swyft Filings helps businesses remain compliant regardless of the stage a company is in.

Testimonials

Satisfied Customers

Swyft Filings helped us create our corporation and take care of time-consuming administrative tasks that can distract us from our mission. We are grateful for their commitment to assisting businesses like ours.

Bill BeverlyCo-Owner, Evolectric

The Swyft Filings team answered all of our questions so promptly and satisfied all the legal documents we needed to get up and running as quickly as possible. It was a huge stress-reliever, and we would recommend your services over and over again.

Kimberly and Caila BrigandiCo-Owners, Gandi Girls Boutique

As small business owners, we often feel insignificant to those outside of our demographic. When a company like Swyft Filings steps up to help small businesses — it makes a huge difference!

Tobe CarberryOwner, Haven4Hoops

Having a partner like Swyft makes that part of starting your business easy and provides a level of comfort in navigating the state and federal filings. So if there are any issues with your filings, Swyft is on top of it and working with you to navigate solutions.

James AdamsCo-Owner, Pearland House Concerts

Common Questions About Starting an LLC in Maine

You have questions, we have answers. If you’d prefer to speak directly with a Business Specialist, please give us a call at (877) 777-0450. We love to help!

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How do I determine if it's best to form my business as an LLC?

Despite being a relatively new option, the limited liability company (LLC) is now one of the most popular business structures among smaller organizations. While allowing business owners to remain free from a great deal of the regulations imposed on other types of companies, it still provides limited liability protection for its owners (members). This means that the personal assets of an LLC's ownership cannot be collected to fulfill the debts of the business.If you need to do more information gathering before deciding which company structure is best for your business, read more about the strongest differentiators between LLCs, corporations, general partnerships, and sole proprietorships using our Entity Type Comparison.

What is involved in forming an LLC?

All states require potential LLC owners to file a substantial set of documents, typically called the Articles of Organization, in order to establish their business. We can take care of this process for you, saving you time, effort, and allowing you to focus on developing your business – not filing paperwork. Lean on our expertise to ensure all paperwork is filed correctly the first time.

How long does the formation process take when starting an LLC?

Though it typically only takes between 7 and 10 days to form an LLC, the length of the formation process depends on the state in which you’re starting a business. For an additional fee, expedited processing can be requested so that your application is reviewed before others.

Contact Swyft Filings support to learn more information about how long the formation process takes in your state.

How should I name my LLC?

The name you choose for your LLC is an important decision, as it will be how you represent yourself to potential associates and clients. With that in mind, it is advisable that you take some time to craft a name that you will be proud to have representing you and your business.

Your name must be unique, and not deceptively similar, to any other trademarked name or business. It is also required that your name not be used to intentionally misrepresent the products or services you offer. For LLCs, nearly all states will also require you to add a signifier of your limited liability status, such as "LLC" or "L.L.C." to the end of your company's name. You may be able to operate under a name other than your formal LLC name by applying for and using a dba.

Leverage our free business name generator to find a name perfect for your businesses. Already have a name in mind? Enter the name in our free business name search and we’ll let you know if it’s available, as well as help you secure the name for future use.

Are there a required number of individuals needed to form an LLC?

There is no minimum requirement as to the number of owners (also referred to as members) that an LLC must have. At the federal level, single-member LLCs qualify for pass-through taxation, however this is not always true at the state level.

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