Starting an LLC in Maryland
What it costs, what you file and what you owe afterwards. Every figure below came from the state's own pages.
Forming an LLC in Maryland costs $100 to file the Articles of Organization with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Charter Division. After that, Annual Report and Business Personal Property Return (Form 1) is due april 15 each year, with a 60-day extension available on request.
What it costs
| What | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 | Once, when the LLC is formed |
| Annual Report and Business Personal Property Return (Form 1) | $300 | April 15 each year, with a 60-day extension available on request. |
Registered agent
Maryland requires one. Maryland calls this a resident agent, who must sign the articles to consent and must list a complete physical Maryland address, as PO boxes are not accepted.
What you owe after year one
April 15 each year, with a 60-day extension available on request.
Missing it is the most common way a good standing lapses, and restoring one costs more than filing on time.
The official pages
- Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Charter Division
- Search the register for your name
- File the Articles of Organization
- Report filing and due dates
Read from the source, 2, 3 on 2026-09-04. Fees change, so check the state page before filing. SideKix has no relationship with any state agency and takes nothing for sending you there.
Before you file
- Sole proprietor, LLC or S corp, what actually differs, with no recommendation
- What it will cost to start, because the filing fee is the small part
- Whether the name is still free, checked against the registries themselves
- What to do first if the idea is still an idea
Another state
SideKix, “How much does an LLC cost in Maryland?”, checked 2026-09-04. https://sidekixhq.com/start-an-llc-in-maryland.html
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Maryland?
The state filing fee for the Articles of Organization is $100.
What form do I file to start an LLC in Maryland?
The Articles of Organization, filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), Charter Division.
Does Maryland require an annual report for an LLC?
April 15 each year, with a 60-day extension available on request.
Do I need a registered agent in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland calls this a resident agent, who must sign the articles to consent and must list a complete physical Maryland address, as PO boxes are not accepted.