Annual Report Filing in Maryland

Filing fee: $300Deadline: By April 15 each yearFrequency: Annual
Full disclosure: You can file your Maryland annual report yourself for just the $300 state fee. The Department of Assessments and Taxationdoesn't care who submits it. We file it for you at $99 + state fee because most people forget the deadline — not because the form is hard.

Maryland Annual Report Cost Summary

Annual report state fee$300
TrueFormed filing service (optional)$99 per filing
Late fee if you miss the deadlineVaries (+ risk of dissolution)
Total cost to stay compliant$300/yr

Compare: ZenBusiness charges $199 for annual report service. LegalZoom charges $99-$149. TrueFormed is $99 + state fee, and if you're a Registered Agent customer we track the deadline automatically.

What is the Maryland annual report?

The annual report is a filing required by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxationto confirm your LLC's current information — registered agent, principal address, and members or managers. It's not a financial report or tax return. Think of it as a simple check-in that says "yes, this business still exists and here's our current info."

Step 1: Know your deadline

In Maryland, your annual report is due By April 15 each year. Missing this deadline can result in late fees and, eventually, administrative dissolution of your LLC. The Department of Assessments and Taxation will not send you a reminder in most cases.

Step 2: Gather your LLC information

Before you start, have the following ready:

  • Your LLC's legal name and any DBAs
  • Principal office address
  • Registered agent name and address in Maryland
  • Names and addresses of all members or managers
  • Your filing entity number (from your original Articles of Organization)

Step 3: File online at the Department of Assessments and Taxation portal

Visit the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation filing portal at egov.maryland.gov. Search for your LLC, select the annual report option, confirm or update your information, and pay the $300 filing fee.

Step 4: Save your confirmation

After filing, download or print the confirmation. Set a calendar reminder for next year's deadline so you don't forget.

What happens if you miss the deadline?

If you fail to file your annual report in Maryland, your LLC can face:

  • Late fees — most states add a penalty for late filings
  • Loss of good standing — you may not be able to get loans, contracts, or licenses
  • Administrative dissolution — the Department of Assessments and Taxation can involuntarily dissolve your LLC, meaning you lose liability protection

Reinstatement after dissolution is possible in most cases but costs more than just filing on time.

Maryland tax notes

8.25% income tax rate on pass-through entities.

Need help with your Maryland LLC formation too?

See our complete guide to forming an LLC in Maryland

Never miss your Maryland filing deadline

TrueFormed Registered Agent service ($99/year) tracks your annual report deadline automatically. File as a $99 + state-fee add-on when it comes due.