Invoicing in Maine

Built-in handling of ME sales tax (5.5% state rate) and statutory late fees.

State sales tax
5.50%
Late fee max
1.5%/mo
Metros covered
3
Written contract req.
No
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Maine compliance at a glance

  • Sales tax: 5.50% state rate. State 5.5%; uniform statewide. Lodging/meals 9%.
  • Late fees: Up to 1.5% per month. (Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 9-B, §432) Default 6%/yr; contract rates up to 18%/yr.
  • Prompt-pay law: Maine Prompt Payment Act (Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 10 §1111 for construction; tit. 5 §1551 for state). Construction subs paid within 7 days of GC receiving payment; 1% per month interest if late.

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