How to form an LLC in Maryland for $0 service fee.
Maryland state filing fee is $100. Standard processing is 4 to 6 weeks. We file Articles of Organization with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, obtain your EIN, file your BOI report with FinCEN, and provide Maryland Registered Agent service free for the first year.
Why entrepreneurs file an LLC in Maryland.
Highest concentration of biotech, federal contractors, and PhDs per capita. Slow standard formation processing (4-6 weeks); expedited fixes it. State income tax 2-5.75% plus county taxes.
Where Maryland businesses are based.
You can form your Maryland LLC from any of these metros (or anywhere in the state). Most founders form in the state where they live and operate.
The Maryland formation rules at a glance.
- $100 filing fee, $300 annual Personal Property Return
- Processing: 4 to 6 weeks ($50 expedited)
- Filed with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation in Annapolis
- Top industries: Biotech & life sciences, Federal contracting (NIH, NSA, NASA), Healthcare
Our take Form here if you operate in Maryland. Use expedited ($50) to avoid 4-6 week wait. Annual fee is on the high side.
SDAT Corporate Charter processes LLC formations from Annapolis. We file your Articles of Organization electronically with this office. Annual report obligation: $300 annual Personal Property Return.
FILED ELECTRONICALLY · 4 TO 6 WEEKSA clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
From form to filed in Maryland, in four steps.
Maryland vs neighbors.
If you can operate from multiple states, here is how Maryland compares.
Maryland business resources beyond formation.
After you file, these Maryland-specific organizations help with mentoring, funding, exporting, and growth.
Maryland-specific LLC questions.
Why is processing so slow in Maryland?
What is the Personal Property Return?
Why so much biotech in Maryland?
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Maryland?
How long does it take to form an LLC in Maryland?
Do I need to live in Maryland to form an LLC there?
What is a Maryland Registered Agent?
What about BOI reporting for my Maryland LLC?
Start your Maryland LLC in 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation, obtain your EIN, file your BOI, and set up your Maryland Registered Agent.
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LLCs we have formed in Maryland.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Registered Agent - Year 1
RecommendedRequired in every state. We act as your legal point of contact and forward filings same-day.
EIN / Federal Tax ID
Most orderedYour business identifier for taxes, bank accounts, hiring, and 1099s. Filed same business day.
Operating Agreement (LLC) / Bylaws (Corp)
State-compliant internal governance doc. Required by most banks at account opening.
Compliance Monitoring
Best valueTrack every annual report, registered agent renewal, and license deadline across all your entities.