How much does an LLC cost in Maryland?
Forming an LLC in Maryland costs $100 in state fees.
To keep it: Annual Report and Personal Property Return, $300 every year.
Over 3 years that is $700 in state fees, before any formation service.
Below: the full cost to form (file) an LLC in Maryland, what it costs to keep it each year, and what each formation service adds.
Maryland state fees
From the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). Every amount links to the official page it comes from; "?" means we have not verified it yet.
| Fee | Amount | When | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $100 | Once, to form the LLC | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Annual Report and Personal Property Return Maryland SDAT | $300 Waived for businesses enrolled and qualified in the MarylandSaves retirement program. | every year, from the year after formation | Oct 26, 2026 |
| 3 years of state fees | $700 | Filing everything yourself, without a formation service. | |
What you pay to the state, year by year
Year 1: $100 · Year 2: $300 · Year 3: $300
Faster processing from the state: Expedited (7–10 business days) $50 · Same day online $325 · Same day in person/dropbox $425.
What it costs with a formation service (3 years)
State fees for Maryland included. For each service its cheapest package over 3 years, plus the registered agent every LLC needs (unless you are your own). Ranked by cost only; whether a company pays us does not change the order.
| Service | Registered agent | Year 1 | 3 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st year free, then $125/year | $139 | $989 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then $149/year (standalone price) | $100 | $998 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $119/year | $298 | $1,136 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $99 1st year, then $199/year | $199 | $1,197 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $199/year | $299 | $1,297 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $249/year | $349 | $1,447 | Visit site | |
| Included | $397 | $1,591 | Visit site | |
| Not included: $149/quarter | $696 | $2,488 | Visit site | |
| 1st year free, then price not published | Price not published | Price not published Not on Inc Authority's site: registered agent price after year 1. | Visit site |
Not available in Maryland: Firstbase (forms LLCs in Delaware and Wyoming only, source).
Calculate it for your situation →
Are you your own registered agent (you need a street address in Maryland and must be there in office hours)? Then Bizee costs the same as filing yourself: $700 over 3 years.
Registered agent in Maryland
Every LLC needs a registered agent with a physical address in the state where it is registered. You can act as your own if you meet the state's rules, or pay a service. Registered agent prices compared →
FAQ
How much does it cost to form (file) an LLC in Maryland?
$100 in state filing fees for the Articles of Organization. A formation service adds its own price on top.
What does an LLC in Maryland cost per year?
Annual Report and Personal Property Return: $300, every year.
What does an LLC in Maryland cost over 3 years?
$700 in state fees if you file everything yourself and act as your own registered agent. With the cheapest formation service in our comparison it is $989 including a registered agent.
Which LLC service is cheapest in Maryland?
Over 3 years, including state fees and a registered agent: Northwest Registered Agent (Northwest LLC) at $989. The ranking is based only on these costs.
Facts and costs only, not legal or tax advice. Fees change: always confirm on the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) site before you file.