What an LLC Costs in Maryland
The Maryland LLC filing fee, the annual report fee, any state franchise or minimum tax, and other required costs, from the official state sources.
Short answer: The filing fee for Articles of Organization for a Maryland LLC is $100 (standard processing, 6 to 8 weeks). Md. State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Articles of Organization instructions; Fee Schedule for Documents Relating to Corporate Charters
| LLC filing fee | The filing fee for Articles of Organization for a Maryland LLC is $100 (standard processing, 6 to 8 weeks). The Articles of Organization instructions list expedited filing at $150 (7 to 14 business days) and same-day filing at $425 for online submissions or $525 for paper submissions (drop box or in-person delivery). Online payments through Maryland Business Express carry a 3% service/convenience fee. The SDAT fee schedule (revised May 2024) lists the fee as $100 with a $50 expedited service fee, and describes same-day rush fees of $425 (paper) and $325 (online) as expedite fees. |
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| Annual report | Every Maryland LLC (and every foreign LLC registered in Maryland) must file the Business Entity Annual Report (Form 1), which includes the business personal property return, by April 15 each year; a 60-day extension can be requested online. The filing fee for a domestic or foreign LLC is $300 (SDAT-certified family farms pay $100). A return postmarked after April 15 receives an initial penalty of 1/10 of one percent of the county assessment, plus interest of 2% of the initial penalty for each 30 days or part of 30 days it is late. Failure to file results in forfeiture of the LLC's right to do business in Maryland. SDAT says businesses enrolled in the MarylandSaves retirement program may qualify for a waiver of the annual report fee. |
Where to get help in Maryland
More Maryland starting an llc & small business
- LLC Annual Report in Maryland
- Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in Maryland
- All Maryland starting an llc & small business rules
FAQ
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Maryland?
The filing fee for Articles of Organization for a Maryland LLC is $100 (standard processing, 6 to 8 weeks). The Articles of Organization instructions list expedited filing at $150 (7 to 14 business days) and same-day filing at $425 for online submissions or $525 for paper submissions (drop box or in-person delivery). Online payments through Maryland Business Express carry a 3% service/convenience fee.
Does an LLC have to file an annual report in Maryland?
Every Maryland LLC (and every foreign LLC registered in Maryland) must file the Business Entity Annual Report (Form 1), which includes the business personal property return, by April 15 each year; a 60-day extension can be requested online. The filing fee for a domestic or foreign LLC is $300 (SDAT-certified family farms pay $100). A return postmarked after April 15 receives an initial penalty of 1/10 of one percent of the county assessment, plus interest of 2% of the initial penalty for each 30 days or part of 30 days it is late. Failure to file results in forfeiture of the LLC's right to do business in Maryland.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.