I'm planning on incorporating a business in the station of Maine. Can you tell me what papers I have to file with the state to create a legal entity?
I'm planning on incorporating a business in the station of Maine. Can you tell me what papers I have to file with the state to create a legal entity?
user
I'd be happy to!  I see that the “Maine Business Registration Guide” includes a helpful section on "Filing Business Entity Documents".  Can you tell me more about what type of business you're planning on incorporating?
assistant
It's a technical support company where I'll help people design things on a computer.
user
Do you already have a customer or clients? Or are you planning to approach these people directly?
assistant
I do currently have clients.
user
So, I see that we're looking at a LLC.  This means you'll have a separate legal entity (or “company”) to manage the business, separate from the people who actually own the company, which is also called the “owners.”   I'm reading over the information about LLCs and find that you'll need to file the following:
assistant
Thank you! That's super helpful!
user