Form a Business in Maryland

By LLCbyState Editorial Team · Editorial Team

Everything you need to form and maintain an LLC, Corporation, S-Corp, or DBA in Maryland. Filing fees and ongoing requirements are current for 2026.

Maryland at a glance

LLC filing fee$100

Corporation filing fee$100

DBA fee$25

Annual report$300 annual

Franchise taxPersonal Property Return $300

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