How much does a Corporation cost in Maryland?
Forming a corporation in Maryland costs $120 in state filing fees, then $300/year in state annual fees. File.Business charges $0 service fee.
Maryland corporation cost summary
| Year 1 with File.Business | $420 |
|---|---|
| Maryland state filing fee | $120 |
| Maryland annual fee | $300/year |
| Registered agent | Free year 1, $99/year after |
| File.Business service fee | $0 |
C-Corp vs S-Corp cost in Maryland
The Maryland state filing fee is the same whether you elect S-Corp tax treatment or not. The S-Corp election is filed with the IRS (Form 2553), which is free. S-Corp election in Maryland walks you through it.
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FAQ
How much does it cost to start a corporation in Maryland?
$120 for the Maryland state filing fee. File.Business charges $0 service fee on top.
What is the annual cost to maintain a Maryland corporation?
$300/year for the Maryland annual report.
Are S-Corps cheaper than C-Corps to form in Maryland?
Identical Maryland state cost. S-Corp is a federal tax election filed separately with the IRS, free.
What it actually costs to form your business
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On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.