
How to Register Your Business in Maine
Is your company hiring an employee in Maine, but based in another state? Learn how to register your business in just a few simple steps.


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Read Story →Don’t believe Stephen King. Whether you're a visitor or a resident, you’re unlikely to find yourself in a horror story on a sojourn through The Pine Tree State. You are much more likely to enjoy delicious fresh-caught lobster and abundant natural beauty. In fact, contrary to Mr. King’s depiction, Maine is actually one of the safest states in the country. So, if your next employee is a Mainer, chances are they won’t want to leave. Fortunately, no matter where your business is based, collaborating across state lines is easy in this era of remote work.Bringing on a new employee can be exciting, but there’s often a lot to do as well. You want to onboard your new hire as quickly and smoothly as possible to ensure their success at your organization. But before you get started with onboarding, you’ll need to register your company with the state of Maine.
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Register your business in Maine in two easy steps:
- First, you’ll need to register with Maine Revenue Services. Once you’ve begun the application, you’ll have 45 minutes to complete it. The application does not save. You can check on the status of your application by calling the Central Registration Unit at (207) 624-5644 a few days after you submit your application.
- Next, you’ll need to register with ReEmployME to receive your Employer Account Number.
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