Maryland LLC Cost (2026): Real Filing Fees, Annual Reports & Year-1 Totals
The real cost of forming an LLC in Maryland in 2026, with each dollar figure linked to an authoritative source. This page is the cost-table-only variant of our full Maryland LLC formation guide; if you also need the 6-step walkthrough, FAQ, and tool comparisons, start there.
Year-1 cost table
| Item | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization (SDAT filing) | $100 | cite |
| Annual Report fee (due April 15) | $300 | cite |
| Registered Agent (Northwest, annual) | $125 | cite |
| Expedited processing (optional, 1-2 days) | $50 | cite |
| Year-1 total (standard processing, with RA) | $525 | cite |
Two cost drivers underneath the table: Articles of Organization filing (a one-time fee per filing) and registered agent fees (an ongoing yearly service). Both are line-itemed above.
Annual filing deadline
Maryland LLCs must file an Annual Report by April 15th each year with a $300 fee—one of the highest annual report fees in the United States.
Authoritative sources
- https://dat.maryland.gov/BusinessServices/Pages/llc.aspx
- https://dat.maryland.gov/BusinessServices/Pages/annual-report.aspx
- https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/business/income/index.php
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