Maryland LLC Cost Calculator
Calculate the total cost to form an LLC in Maryland. Filing fee: $100. Annual Report / Personal Property Return: $300. Free Maryland LLC cost breakdown.
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Year 1 Total Cost
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Annual Ongoing Cost
$425.00
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LLC formation costs in Maryland include the state filing fee ($100), the recurring annual report and personal property return ($300/year), registered agent fees, and optional costs like an operating agreement. EIN registration with the IRS is free. This calculator provides a comprehensive first-year and multi-year cost projection for forming and maintaining an LLC in Maryland. Maryland files this as a combined annual report and personal property return with SDAT rather than with a Secretary of State. Entities qualifying through MarylandSaves may have the $300 waived. The filing is due April 15.
Key State Information
Maryland LLC filing fee: $100. Annual Report / Personal Property Return: $300/year. Maryland's LLC filing fee is moderate. At $300/year, Maryland's recurring cost is among the highest in the nation (California is the highest, at $800).
Example Calculation
Let's calculate the cost to form and maintain an LLC in Maryland.
Forming a single-member LLC in Maryland: state filing fee $100, registered agent service (~$125/year), EIN from IRS (free), and a DIY operating agreement (free, or $500-$1,500 with an attorney). Maryland's annual report/franchise tax is $300/year.
Result: Year 1 total: approximately $225 (plus any optional attorney fees). Ongoing annual cost: approximately $425/year. Nationally, filing fees range from $35 (Montana) to $500 (Massachusetts) and recurring state costs range from $0 (several states) to $800/year (California) — so Maryland's cost may be far cheaper, or more expensive, than forming elsewhere. Don't form in Delaware or Wyoming just for their reputation — you'll still need to register as a foreign LLC at home and pay both states.
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How much does it cost to form an LLC in Maryland?
The state filing fee is $100. Including a registered agent ($0 if you serve as your own, $100-$300/year for a commercial service) and an operating agreement (free to write yourself, ~$150 from a template service), expect to pay $100 to $550 to form an LLC in Maryland. Ongoing costs are $300/year to the state, plus your registered agent.
Do I need a registered agent for my Maryland LLC?
Yes, Maryland requires every LLC to have a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. You can serve as your own agent for $0 if you have a Maryland address and are willing to have it appear on the public record, or hire a commercial registered agent service for $100-$300/year.
Does Maryland require an annual report for LLCs?
Yes. Maryland requires a recurring filing with a fee of $300, due April 15. Failure to file can result in administrative dissolution. Maryland files this as a combined annual report and personal property return with SDAT rather than with a Secretary of State. Entities qualifying through MarylandSaves may have the $300 waived.
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