State guide · Facts checked October 24, 2026
Gold IRA Companies in Maine
Federal rules treat every gold IRA the same — the real differences between states sit at the edges, and they are real money. On the way in: Maine applies its sales tax to bullion purchases with no exemption. On the way out: Maine taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income, with no blanket retirement exclusion.
Below you'll find the ten companies our desk rates, the sourcing behind each Maine fact (state revenue publications, with check dates), and where approved storage sits. Where a rule is in flux, we say so on the page.
Rated gold IRA companies serving Maine
Scores come from our national comparison (five weighted criteria, published methodology). State changes what you pay around the purchase — not the service quality you should expect.
| Company | Overall | Fees | Feedback | Min. investment | HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Gold Investments | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.5 | Varies — see review | Encino, California (16830 Ventura Blvd, Suite 326) [verify — many readers assume Texas because of the company's Texas depository marketing] |
| GoldStar Trust | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | N/A (custodian) | Amarillo, TX |
| Augusta Precious Metals | 4.0 | 3.0 | 4.5 | $50,000 for cash or IRA purchases | Casper, WY [verify — BBB profile lists a Beverly Hills, CA address] |
| Advantage Gold | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000–$25,000 | Austin, TX |
| Birch Gold Group | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.5 | $5,000 recommended minimum | 309 Court Avenue, Suite 809, Des Moines, IA 50309 [verify — historically associated with Beverly Hills, CA] |
| Goldco | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $25,000 generally required for gold IRA… | Woodland Hills, CA |
| American Hartford Gold | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Lear Capital | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000 for a Gold IRA | Los Angeles, CA |
| Preserve Gold | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.5 | $10,000–$25,000 | Woodland Hills, California |
| Regal Assets | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | $5,000 | Burbank, CA |
Scale 1–5. Criteria and caps: methodology.
Buying bullion in Maine: sales tax
Maine applies its 5.5% sales tax to bullion and coin purchases — it is one of the few remaining states with no precious-metals exemption.
Watch: Bills proposing an exemption have been introduced without passage — re-check before large orders.
Source: Maine Revenue Services · checked October 24, 2026
Taking distributions in Maine
Maine taxes IRA distributions as ordinary income at progressive rates up to 7.15%; there is no general retirement-income exclusion.
Source: Maine Revenue Services · checked October 24, 2026
Storing IRA metals: Maine options
IRS rules bar self-storage: your metals sit with an approved depository your custodian uses. Storage choice affects fees and logistics more than most buyers expect — here is what Maine investors actually use:
| Facility | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Depository Service Company | Wilmington, DE | National default vault for Maine IRA investors. |
| Brink's global vault networkunconfirmed | Nationwide (regional vaults) | Regional storage hubs; confirm current IRA storage with your custodian. |
Maine cities
Local pages for the largest Maine cities are being prepared:
- Portland in progress
- Lewiston in progress
- Brunswick in progress
- Bangor in progress
- South Portland in progress