Maryland LLC Cost

There are several types of Maryland LLC fees you may have to pay when forming your business. We want to point out that any payments made by credit card or PayPal incur a 3% service fee, and payments made via eCheck have a $3.00 service fee.

Filing Fee – $155

The cost to file the Articles of Organization is $155. This number includes $100 for the base filing fee for your Articles of Organization, $50 for expedited processing, and a 3% credit card or PayPal fee. The current processing time is 3 – 4 weeks.

You can pay an additional fee for expedited processing, and ​the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) will review your documents on the same day. Same-day service via online has an expedited fee of $325 and must be submitted by 2:30 p.m. for same-day review.

Maryland LLC Annual Fees – Annual Reports – $300

All Maryland LLCs must file an Annual Report. The cost is $300.

The cost to start a business in Maryland includes more than just the filing fee and annual reporting fee. Let’s look at some other fees you might have to pay.

LLC Name Reservation

If you have an available business name picked out but you’re not ready to file your Articles of Organization yet, you can reserve the name. For $25, you have the exclusive right to the name you choose for 30 days while you prepare your paperwork. We can help you do this with our Name Reservation Service.

Trade Name Registration

Some businesses like to use a different name than the one on file with SDAT. This is known as a trade name, and you can register it for $25.

Certificate of Status

A Certificate of Status is a document that shows your LLC is in good standing. This means you’ve paid all your taxes and are up-to-date with annual filings. To open a bank account for your LLC or get a business insurance policy, you’ll need to provide a Certificate of Status.

Business Licenses and Permits

Federal, state, and local governments require most businesses to have permits or licenses to operate. The cost of these licenses depends on the type and how many you need. When you purchase our Business License Report Service, our partners at Avalara will generate a report of all the licenses, permits, and registrations you need to legally run your business.

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Yes. There are late filing penalties and interest if you file your LLC’s Annual Report after the April 15th deadline. If you continue failing to pay your fees, SDAT will dissolve your LLC.

SDAT won’t accept or process anything you file without the appropriate fee.

The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, Charter Division receives all filing fees.

The largest state fee for forming your Maryland LLC is likely to be the $155 for the Articles of Organization.

SDAT accepts payments by credit card, PayPal, eCheck, and regular checks. Just remember, credit cards and PayPal have a 3% service fee, and eChecks have a $3.00 service fee.