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Corporation Filing Fees in Maryland

In Maryland, filing articles of incorporation costs $100 plus an organization and capitalization fee of at least $20, and the annual report costs $300.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Maryland at a glance

Articles of incorporation fee
$120 minimum ($100 fee plus capitalization fee)
The capitalization fee is $20 when the aggregate par value of stock is $100,000 or less and rises above that.
Annual report fee
$300
Report frequency
Every year

Sources

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The rules in Maryland

How much does it cost to file articles of incorporation in Maryland?

Articles of incorporation fee in Maryland: $120 minimum ($100 fee plus capitalization fee). The capitalization fee is $20 when the aggregate par value of stock is $100,000 or less and rises above that.

What is the annual report fee for a corporation in Maryland?

Annual report fee in Maryland: $300.

How often does a corporation in Maryland have to file a report with the state?

Report frequency in Maryland: Every year.

Where do the Maryland corporation filing fees come from?

The rules above come from Md. Code, Corps. & Ass'ns 1-203, Md. Code, Corps. & Ass'ns 1-204 and Md. Code, Tax-Prop. 11-101. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The version of the fee statute that took effect October 1, 2026 (Chapters 198 and 199 of 2025) keeps the $100 articles fee and the $300 annual report fee.

The annual report is due on or before April 15 of each year.

What this means in practice

Check the filing office's current fee schedule before you file. Fees are set by statute but can change, and some offices add separate charges for expedited processing, certified copies, name reservations, or paying by card.

Note the report due date when the corporation is formed. Missing a periodic report can lead to late fees, loss of good standing, and eventually administrative dissolution, which can affect contracts and lawsuits.

The formation fee is only one part of the cost. Franchise or privilege taxes, publication requirements, and local business licenses are often separate, so budget for them as well.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.