Form an LLC in Maryland
We file your Articles of Organization, register an agent, and deliver your formation documents. Total cost from $280 on Standard.
State filing fee
$155
Typical processing
14 days
Annual report
$300 / yr
Maryland LLCs file with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). The filing fee is $155, processing runs about two weeks at standard speed, and the annual report - called the 'Personal Property Return' even when no personal property is involved - is due April 15 with a $300 fee.
Maryland is mostly chosen by in-state founders or businesses with DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) operations. The high annual report fee makes it expensive to maintain compared to neighbors like Delaware.
Best for: Maryland-resident businesses; DMV-area operators.
Cost & compliance breakdown
| State filing fee | $155 |
|---|---|
| Typical processing | 14 days |
| Annual report fee | $300 |
| Annual report due | April 15 every year |
- The $300 annual report fee is one of the highest in the country, regardless of whether the LLC has tangible personal property.
- No franchise tax for LLCs.
How we file your Maryland LLC
- 1
File Articles of Organization with SDAT
We file Articles of Organization with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation. The $155 fee is paid at submission.
- 2
EIN and operating agreement
EIN obtained and a Maryland operating agreement delivered.
- 3
Set up annual report tracking
Maryland LLCs file an annual report (Personal Property Return) by April 15 each year with a $300 fee.
What's included
Articles of Organization
Registered agent
EIN (Federal Tax ID)
Operating Agreement
Frequently asked questions
When is the Maryland annual report due?
April 15 each year. The fee is $300, paid to SDAT.
Why is it called a Personal Property Return?
Historically the form combined the annual report with a tangible personal property tax filing. The form is still required and the $300 fee owed even when the LLC has no tangible personal property.
Can a non-resident own a Maryland LLC?
Yes. There are no residency requirements.
Compare with other states
The states founders most commonly weigh against Maryland.
Ready to form your Maryland LLC?
Total from $280 on Standard. Most founders finish the application in about 15 minutes.