LLC · Maryland · 2026

What an LLC really costs in Maryland

Every state fee and deadline for an LLC in Maryland, from the official state source, checked October 2026.

To form

$100

Articles of Organization

First year with the state

~$400

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$100

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $349 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 an LLC in Maryland?

Maryland charges $100 to file the Articles of Organization.

What does an LLC 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 an LLC 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 LLC was formed in another state?

To do business in Maryland you register as a foreign entity: Application for Registration of a Foreign Limited Liability Company, $100.

Not sure an LLC 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.

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Source: 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.