Maine law

Business Laws in Maine.

Maine business-law disputes commonly involve corporations, LLCs, governance, contracts, and commercial relationships. Maine corporations are governed by the Maine Business Corporation Act at 13-C M.R.S., Maine LLCs follow the Maine Revised Uniform LLC Act at 31 M.R.S. § 1501 et seq., and commercial transactions follow Maine’s UCC in Title 11.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Maine Statutes

Maine Business Corporation Act13-C M.R.S.

Maine’s business-corporation statute governs shareholder rights, director duties, derivative claims, mergers, and dissolution.

Maine Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act31 M.R.S. §§ 1501 et seq.

Maine’s LLC statute governs member rights, fiduciary duties, operating agreements, dissociation, and dissolution.

Maine Uniform Commercial Code11 M.R.S.

Maine’s UCC covers sales, secured transactions, negotiable instruments, and other commercial relationships behind business disputes.

State law

Official Sources

Maine Secretary of State — Business Services Maine State Legislature — Statutes

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