How to Start an LLC in Maryland
Maryland LLC Formation
$99 our flat service fee · $100 Maryland state filing fee · Articles of Organization formation document
Starting an LLC in Maryland means filing the Articles of Organization with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and paying the state's $100 filing fee. Once Maryland approves it, your LLC exists as a separate legal entity. Rapid Registered Agent handles that filing for a flat $99, the same price we charge in every state, with no packages and no upsells.
File my Maryland LLC – $99 + $100 state fee
Maryland LLC filing facts
- Formation document: Articles of Organization
- State filing fee: $100, paid to the state
- Filing office: State Department of Assessments and Taxation
- Our service fee: $99 flat
- Registered agent: required in Maryland; use ours at $10/month or act as your own
What else Maryland requires
Maryland requires an Annual Report / Personal Property Return by April 15 ($300).
How to form your Maryland LLC
- Choose and check the name. It must be distinguishable from other Maryland businesses on record and include an LLC designator. We run the check before filing.
- Name a registered agent. Maryland requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state. Add ours for $10/month or name your own.
- File the Articles of Organization. We prepare it, list your registered agent, submit it to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, and pay the $100 fee. If Maryland rejects anything, we fix and refile at no charge.
- Handle the follow-ups. Get a free EIN from the IRS, adopt an operating agreement, open a business bank account, and calendar any initial or annual report.
Maryland registered agent
Every Maryland LLC must keep a registered agent with a Maryland street address who is available during business hours. If you would rather not put your own address on the public record, our Maryland registered agent service is $10 per month, listed on your filing from day one, with same-day scanning of anything the state or a court sends.
Maryland LLC formation FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to start an LLC in Maryland?
The Maryland state filing fee is $100, paid to the state. Rapid Registered Agent adds a flat $99 to prepare and file the Articles of Organization. Registered agent service, if you add it, is $10 per month.
What is the Maryland LLC formation document called?
Maryland calls it the Articles of Organization. You file it with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation.
Do I need a registered agent for a Maryland LLC?
Yes. Maryland requires every LLC to name and maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Maryland. You can be your own, or use our service for $10 per month.
How long does a Maryland LLC take?
It depends on Maryland's current processing queue and whether the filing goes in online or by mail. We tell you the current turnaround before you order, and your LLC is not formed until Maryland approves the filing.