If your company has recently started doing business in Maine, it is important to understand the process of sales tax registration. Sales tax registration in Maine is required for businesses that sell tangible personal property or taxable services in the state.
How to get a Maine Sales Tax License
There are 2 sales tax setup tasks you may need to complete in Maine to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Maine agencies or use Mosey to do it.
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Maine Sales Tax Exemption Setup for Corporation
Maine only provides specific exemptions for organizations such as hospitals, schools, churches and libraries. Qualifying nonprofit organizations must submit the relevant application to Maine Department of Revenue Services and provide the information and documents specified in the application. The requirements for exempt status vary depending on the particular exemption being applied for.
Determine Qualifying Exemption
Review the specific sales tax exemptions available with the Maine Department of Revenue Services to determine if your nonprofit organization is eligible for exemption from Sales and Use taxes.
File Sales Tax Exemption Application
Mail your completed application and required supporting documents to the Maine Department of Revenue Services if your organization qualifies for a specific Sales and Use Tax exemption.
Maine Sales Tax Setup for LLC, Corporation, LLP
Businesses are required to register for applicable sales, use, or service provider tax when gross revenue in Maine of tangible personal property, products transferred electronically, or taxable services in the previous or current calendar year exceeds $100,000 or 200 separate transactions. Note: Maine offers specific exemptions to some nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits that do not qualify for sales tax exemptions are required to register to applicable sales, use, or service provider taxes.
Register Online for Applicable Taxes
Log in to your Maine Tax Portal account and register for a sales tax account.
Receive Certificates and Confirmation Letter
Maine Revenues Services will mail you certificates for Sales and/or Service Provider tax registrations and a confirmation letter for Use Tax registrations within 20 business days.
Maine Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines
There are 2 sales tax filing requirements & deadlines you may need to complete in Maine. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.
Maine Sales, Use and Service Provider Tax Report for LLP, LLC, Corporation
Depending on the amount of sales tax you collect, you'll be required to file quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Businesses with at least $100 per month, but less than $600 must file returns quarterly. Businesses with less than $100 per month, more than $50 per year file semi-annually. Finally, businesses with tax liability less than $50 must file one return each year. Note: Maine offers specific exemptions to some nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits that do not qualify for sales tax exemptions are required to report the applicable sales, use, and service provider taxes.
File and Pay Taxes Owed Online
Log in to your Maine Tax Portal to file your tax return and make payments.
