Best Invoice App for General Contractors in Maine (ME)
Glo Invoice is the invoicing app general contracting pros across Maine use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with ME sales tax handled at the line-item level.
5.5%
5.8%–7.15%
$175
Estimated general contracting ranges in Maine
Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by Maine's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~115%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.
| Service | ME range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $17,250–$69,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,200–$34,500 |
| Room addition (per sq ft) | $230–$575 |
What a Maine general contractor invoice looks like
A worked example on a typical kitchen remodel job at the ME midpoint ($43,125), split 40% parts / 60% labor.
| Parts / materials | $17,250 |
| Labor | $25,875 |
| Subtotal | $43,125 |
| Maine state sales tax on parts (5.5%)Local rates apply on top (5.5%). | $949 |
| Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢) | $1,278 |
| Invoice total | $44,074 |
Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the Maine Revenue Services.
What every Maine general contractor invoice needs
Progress-payment schedule (draw schedule)
Change-order log
Subcontractor breakdown
Permits and inspection fees
Lien-waiver notes
Maine licensing basics for general contracting pros
Sales tax registration
Professional license
Local permits
Check the ME Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.
Why general contracting businesses in Maine pick Glo Invoice
Made for the trades
Per-line tax for ME sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.
Text-first delivery
Maine customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.
Get paid same day
Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.
Works on bad signal
Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.
General Contractors by city in Maine
General Contractors in Maine: common questions
What's the best invoice app for general contracting businesses in Maine?
Glo Invoice is purpose-built for general contracting pros in Maine. It handles progress-payment schedule (draw schedule), change-order log, subcontractor breakdown, applies 5.5% sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.
How much should a general contractor charge in Maine?
Maine's average cost-of-living index runs about 115% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for ME (not a survey of local prices): Kitchen remodel $17,250–$69,000; Bathroom remodel $9,200–$34,500; Room addition (per sq ft) $230–$575.
Do general contracting businesses charge sales tax in Maine?
Maine's state rate is 5.5% (5.5%). Materials are commonly taxable while labor treatment depends on the type of work, so bill parts and labor as separate lines and confirm your case with the Maine Revenue Services.
Do I need a license to work as a general contractor in Maine?
Most general contracting trades in Maine require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common ME requirements include: Sales tax registration; Professional license; Local permits.
What does it cost to register a general contracting business in ME?
Maine LLC filing runs $175, with ongoing reporting of $85/yr. State income tax is 5.8%–7.15%. Full breakdown in our Maine business setup guide.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.
Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in Maine.