Corporation · Maryland · 2026
What a corporation really costs in Maryland
Every state fee and deadline for a corporation in Maryland, from the official state source, checked October 2026.
To form
$120
Articles of Incorporation for a Stock Corporation
First year with the state
~$420
Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes
With Incorra
$120
Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $369 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).
Every recurring requirement
- Maryland annual report & personal property returnEvery year by April 15. $300 annual report fee (Form 1); due April 15 each year starting the year after formation.$300
How fast
- Expedited service (reviewed within 7-10 business days)+$50
- Rush same-day (online)+$325
Questions
How much does it cost to form a corporation in Maryland?
Maryland charges $120 to file the Articles of Incorporation for a Stock Corporation.
What does a corporation cost every year in Maryland?
Maryland annual report & personal property return: $300, every year by April 15 ($300 annual report fee (Form 1); due April 15 each year starting the year after formation.).
Can I expedite a corporation filing in Maryland?
Yes: Expedited service (reviewed within 7-10 business days) for $50, Rush same-day (online) for $325, on top of the filing fee.
What if my corporation was formed in another state?
To do business in Maryland you register as a foreign entity: Foreign Corporation Qualification, $100.
Not sure a corporation is right?
Describe your business and Incorra compares LLC, S-corp and C-corp with your numbers, including the tax when you sell, then files it in Maryland.
Plan my company freeSource: https://egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress/Payment/FeesSchedule · verified 2026-10-15. State fees change; Incorra re-checks them regularly. General information, not legal or tax advice.