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Data status: Estimated from desk research · Last reviewed 2025-01-15

Maryland LLC fees & ongoing costs

Figures below are modeled from our dataset. Informational only. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Fees and rules change; confirm with official agencies.

Formation filing (dataset)
$100
Confirm on the official filing office site.
Periodic report (SOS-style)
$300 · annualAnnual / periodic report (SOS)
Franchise / privilege tax (modeled)
Not included in annual total unless noted
Publication / notice
Not flagged as a publication state in our dataset
Registered agent
Usually required — ~$129/yr commercial assumption
Expedited filing
~$50 (estimate)

Baseline first-year (modeled)

$229

Self-file, registered agent on, no expedite—same as featured cards. Open the calculator to change assumptions.

Baseline annual recurring (modeled)

$429

Includes annualized biennial fees and midpoint taxes when modeled.

Official source

Confirm fees, forms, and due dates on the state site before filing: Maryland business filings.

Notes

Placeholder row: replace with verified SOS fees and due dates before treating totals as reliable.

FAQ

What is the LLC filing fee in Maryland?+

The dataset shows $100 for the formation filing—confirm the current schedule on the official site before you pay.

What recurring filings does Maryland require?+

We model a annual annual / periodic report (sos) at $300 before annualizing biennial amounts—confirm the live fee and due date.

Can I rely on these totals?+

Informational only. Not legal, tax, or financial advice. Fees and rules change; confirm with official agencies. Use this page to plan questions, not as a filing checklist.

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