Maryland Business Registration Fee Calculator
Forming an LLC in Maryland costs $100 to file, then about $300 per year to keep it in good standing. Incorporating costs $120 up front and about $300 per year. Pick your entity type above for the itemized breakdown.
Your business
- Annual reportMaryland's $300 annual report is among the highest in the country$300.00
- LLC formation filing (Articles of Organization)$100 by mail; online filing is auto-expedited at $150$100.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- Businesses that enroll employees in MarylandSaves (or claim exemption) by December 31 get the next year's $300 annual report fee waived — the only $0 path.
What determines business cost in Maryland?
- Entity type (LLC vs. corporation)
- Formation filing fee ($100 LLC / $120 corp)
- Annual/biennial report fees
- Franchise or privilege taxes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Maryland?
The state filing fee for Articles of Organization is $100. $100 by mail; online filing is auto-expedited at $150 That's the mandatory government cost — registered-agent services, operating agreements, and expedited processing are optional extras.
What does an LLC cost per year in Maryland?
About $300 per year: a $300 annual report.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Maryland?
Filing Articles of Incorporation costs $120 ($100 + $20 organization fee (up to $100k par value)), then about $300 per year in report fees.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.