Nonprofit · Maryland · 2026

What a nonprofit really costs in Maryland

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

To form

$170

Articles of Incorporation for a Nonstock Corporation

First year with the state

~$170

Filing + one round of required reports and minimum taxes

With Incorra

$170

Free filing, state fee at cost. Or $419 with Plus (agent + reports, $249/yr).

Every recurring requirement

  • Maryland nonprofit annual reportEvery year by April 15. Domestic nonstock corporations: annual report still required by April 15 but $0 fee.No fee

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 nonprofit in Maryland?

Maryland charges $170 to file the Articles of Incorporation for a Nonstock Corporation.

What does a nonprofit cost every year in Maryland?

Maryland nonprofit annual report: no fee, every year by April 15 (Domestic nonstock corporations: annual report still required by April 15 but $0 fee.).

Can I expedite a nonprofit 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.

Not sure a nonprofit is right?

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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.