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Maine

State Web Site:  www.maine.gov

General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Secretary of State for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Maine.
 
Business Entity Registration Forms

Licensing/Registration:

Maine - Employee Leasing Registration Form

Maine - Employee Leasing Statutes

Unemployment Insurance:

Maine - Employer UI Registration (PDF Form)

Maine - Employer UI Registration (On-Line)

New Business Rate:  1.62%
Wage Limit:  $12,000
Employers Reporting Unit for SUTA  Contributions:  PEO

Agency Web Site - Maine Department of Labor

State Taxes:

Maine - Business Tax Application

Maine - Business Tax Laws

Agency Web Site – Maine Revenue Services

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau – NCCI   

Workers compensation coverage can be provided by the PEO or Client/Co-employer.

Exclusive Remedy applies to the PEO and the Client if coverage is in effect.

Agency Web Site - Maine Workers' Compensation Board


Benefit Plans:

A registered PEO and/or Client can sponsor fully-insured benefit plans.

A PEO sponsored self-funded benefit plan may be allowed if certain statutory requirements are met and approval is obtained from the Insurance Commissioner.

See: Maine Insurance Code - MEWA/Employee Leasing Statute

Agency Web Site - Maine Bureau of Insurance