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How to Get a Business License

General licenses to operate a business are managed at the town/city level in Maine. Contact your town office for information. To obtain contact information for your town office or to locate your municipal website, visit the Maine.gov Local Government portal.

Corporations must register with the State of Maine Bureau of Corporations.

Certain professions and types of businesses require additional permits and licenses:

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Business Answers is a free State of Maine service that will assist you with obtaining the correct license and permit applications and understanding state regulations.

 

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