How Much Does It Cost to Form a Maryland LLC?
Maryland is one of the more affordable states to form an LLC. But the state filing fee is only part of the picture. This page breaks down every cost you'll encounter — formation, ongoing compliance, and optional services — so there are no surprises.
State Filing Fee
The State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) charges $100 to file your Articles of Organization. This is a one-time fee paid when you form the LLC.
Annual / Recurring State Fees
Maryland charges $300 for the annual report (filed each year). Miss it, and you risk late fees and eventually administrative dissolution.
Maryland tax note: Filing fee: $100 by mail, $150 online through Maryland Business Express. Annual report (Personal Property Tax Return) is $300 due April 15. Filed with SDAT (Dept. of Assessments and Taxation), not Secretary of State. $100 fee for SDAT-certified family farms.
Resident Agent Cost
Every Maryland LLC is required to maintain a resident agent. With our formation package, the first year of resident agent service is included. After that, ongoing service is $99/year.
Expedited Processing
If you need your LLC formed faster, the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) offers expedited processing for $50. This typically reduces the turnaround from 7-10 business days to Same day.
Full Cost Table
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee | $100 | One-time, paid to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
| Annual report | $300 | Filed annually with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
| Resident Agent service | $99/year | First year included with formation |
| Expedited processing | $50 | Optional — reduces turnaround to Same day |
First-Year Cost Summary
If you form through us, your first-year cost is $199 — that covers our formation service, the $100 state fee, first-year resident agent service, operating agreement, and EIN assistance. There's nothing hidden.
Ongoing Annual Costs
After year one, your ongoing costs are: $99/year for resident agent + $300/year for the annual report.
How We Compare
Many LLC formation services charge $199-level fees but then tack on upsells: compliance packages, rush fees, unnecessary add-ons. Our fee is straightforward — $199 covers everything you need to get your Maryland LLC filed and operational.