Business Answers

Maine Business Answers is a one-stop service to assist you with all your business needs.

Often times questions surrounding rules, regulations, permits, and licenses necessary to start a business are challenging. The Business Answers Program at DECD is designed to give businesses the help they need to succeed. Whether it is determining the legal requirements needed to start a business, or finding available state resources to help your business grow, the Business Answers program is the first place any business should call. If the answer to a question is not readily available, a Governor's Account Executive will find the answer, or put a business in touch with someone who can.

Are you Starting a business in Maine? Growing your business in Maine? Bringing your business to Maine? Our team of Governor's Account Executives is here to help you and your business succeed! We'll work with you to identify your goals and help you achieve them by bringing the right people and resources to the table. You don't have to know all the programs, people, resources, and requirements necessary to run and grow your business - that's our job!

To speak with a member of our team, call: 1-800-872-3838

RED TAPE HOTLINE
(207) 624-7486

The number for businesses to call to resolve issues or get assistance in licensing, permitting & regulatory issues.