LLC Formation Cost in Maryland (2026)

Forming an LLC in Maryland requires a $100 state filing fee (Articles of Organization). Add $125/year for a registered agent service and $$300/year for the annual report — total first-year cost is approximately $525. Important additional cost: Personal Property Tax return annually (varies by assets).

If you conduct business primarily in Maryland, form your LLC here. Forming in another state (Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico) and then operating in Maryland requires paying foreign registration fees in Maryland anyway — you end up paying both states' fees. Wyoming or New Mexico make sense only if you genuinely have no state-specific business presence and want lower costs or more privacy.

Yes — Maryland law requires every LLC to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in Maryland during normal business hours. You can serve as your own registered agent if you have a Maryland address, but most business owners use a professional service ($50–$300/year) for privacy (your name and address are kept off public records) and reliability (someone is always available during business hours).

Annual Maryland LLC costs: Annual report fee: $300. Registered agent: $50–$300/year. Special costs: Personal Property Tax return annually (varies by assets). Add bookkeeping/accounting ($100–$500/month) and business insurance ($500–$2,000/year) for a realistic total operating cost.