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LLC formation services compared in Maryland (2026)
The Maryland filing fee is $100. With a registered agent, Mainstay Filing (our best overall pick) comes to $299 in year 1; the other four services range from $100 to $349.
- Official sources, checked October 20, 2026
- Prices verified October 2026
Year-1 cost of each service in Maryland
| Service | First-year price (with agent) | Year-1 total |
|---|---|---|
| Bizee | $0 Basic package, agent free the first year | $100 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $39 package, agent included the first year | $139 |
| ZenBusiness | $0 Starter package plus $99 agent | $199 |
| Mainstay Filing | Included | $299 |
| LegalZoom | $0 Basic package plus $249 agent | $349 |
Maryland filing details
- State filing fee
- $100
- Formation document
- Articles of Organization
- Yearly state report
- Business Entity Annual Report, every year: $300
- Registered agent
- Required. A Maryland resident, or a Maryland corporation, LLC or limited partnership.
Mainstay Filing
$199 + $100 state fee = $299 in year 1
- LLC formation, prepared and filed
- Registered agent, all year
- EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
- Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
- Compliance reminders and stored documents
Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.
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Maryland questions
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Maryland with a service?
In year 1, from $100 (Bizee) to $349 (LegalZoom), with a registered agent and Maryland’s $100 filing fee included. Mainstay Filing is $299.
What does Maryland charge to file an LLC?
$100, paid to the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) for the Articles of Organization. Every service on this page adds that fee on top of its own price.
Do I need a registered agent for a Maryland LLC?
Yes. A Maryland resident, or a Maryland corporation, LLC or limited partnership.
Is the cheapest first year the cheapest LLC?
Not always. Bizee is lowest in year 1, but the agent price changes after the first year for Bizee, Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness, while Mainstay Filing stays at $199.
Sources
- Md. Code, Corporations & Associations sec. 4A-202 (formation); contents at sec. 4A-204; $100 fee per SDAT charter fee schedule (multira state research spine): mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gca§ion=4A-202, checked August 12, 2026
- Maryland formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gca§ion=1-203, checked October 1, 2026
- Maryland formation fee: Filing fee, official source read 2026-10-01: egov.maryland.gov/BusinessExpress/Payment/FeesSchedule, checked October 1, 2026
- Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (multira state research spine): dat.maryland.gov/SiteAssets/Pages/sdatforms/2026_Form1%20Final%20(6).pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (multira state research spine): dat.maryland.gov/SiteAssets/Pages/sdatforms/2026%20Form%201%20Instructions%20%20FINAL.pdf, checked August 12, 2026
- Maryland report due date (multira state research spine, due dates verified 714/714): dat.maryland.gov/businesses/Pages/Annual-Report-and-Personal-Property-Return.aspx, checked August 12, 2026
- Maryland registered agent statute (Md. Code, Corps. & Ass'ns § 1-101(x)): mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gca§ion=4A-210, checked October 20, 2026
Provider prices: each company’s own pages, checked October 2026 (see sources and method).