2026 Maryland fee schedule
How Much Does an LLC Cost in Maryland?
Every Maryland LLC cost for 2026: the state filing fee, the annual report + personal property return, registered agent, and what you actually pay in year one. Reviewed by IRS Enrolled Agents.
The short answer
An LLC in Maryland costs $100 in one-time state filing fees. The annual report + personal property return is $300 a year, due April 15. With Gullia Filing your total first-year cost is $549, which includes the state fee, our flat $149 service fee, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement.
State filing fee
$100
Annual Report + Personal Property Return
$300/yr
Processing time
5-7 business days
Maryland LLC cost breakdown
| Cost | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| State filing fee (Articles of Organization) | $100 | One time |
| Expedited processing (optional) | +$50 | One time, 7 business days |
| Annual Report + Personal Property Return | $300 | Yearly, due April 15 |
| Registered agent | $99 to $299 (free first year with us) | Yearly |
| EIN / Federal Tax ID | Free with Gullia Filing | One time |
| Operating agreement | Included | One time |
| Gullia Filing service fee | $149 | One time, flat |
| Total first year with Gullia Filing | $549 | All in |
Graduated personal income tax up to 5.75% + local county tax (up to 3.2%) = combined 8.95% on high-earning MD-resident LLC members.
What founders in Maryland overpay for
- $300 annual report fee is one of the highest in the US.
- Maryland's combined state + county income tax reaches 8.95% for high earners — very costly for pass-through LLC members.
- Late filing penalties. 1/10th of 1% per month + interest
- Franchise tax. No franchise tax on LLCs. 8.25% corporate income tax if C-Corp elected.
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Start your Maryland LLC for $549
State fee, filing, registered agent, EIN and operating agreement. One price, no upsells at checkout.
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