2025 BOI rule update US entities are now exempt. Check if you still need to file →
We answer most inquiries within one business hour during US business days.
Maryland . Annual report 2026

Maryland annual report: fees, deadlines, and how to file.

Everything you need to know about the Maryland annual report: who must file, when it is due, what it costs, and how to file in 5 minutes.

File now →Set up AutoFile
LLC fee
$300
Corp fee
$300
Due (LLC)
April 15 (Annual Report + Personal Property Return)
Late fee
10% penalty + 2% interest per month
Annual filing

Maryland Annual Report: at a glance.

A periodic state filing that confirms your business is active and updates officers, agents, and addresses.

Filing details

How Maryland handles Annual Report.

Where to fileSecretary of State office, online portal, or by mail with the required fee.
TurnaroundStandard processing: 5-10 business days. Expedited service available for an additional state fee.
Required informationEntity name + ID, current officers and registered agent, principal office address.
Common pitfallsMismatched officer addresses, expired registered agent, missed prior reports causing administrative dissolution.
Frequently asked

Maryland Annual Report questions.

What is the annual report filed with the Maryland Secretary of State?

It is the periodic filing that keeps your entity's information current with Maryland and your status active, confirming your address, registered agent, and management. States call it an Annual Report, Statement of Information, or similar. It is not a tax return. We prepare and file the correct Maryland version on time so your standing never lapses. Link annual-reports.

When is the Maryland annual report due?

Maryland sets its own schedule: some states tie it to your formation anniversary, others to a fixed date, and some run on a two-year cycle, so the deadline is not intuitive. Missing it is easy. We track your specific Maryland due date on a compliance calendar and can file automatically so it never slips.

How much does the Maryland annual report cost?

Maryland sets the fee, and it ranges from nothing in a few states to a substantial amount in others, sometimes based on revenue or shares. Because it changes, we show the current Maryland figure before filing and pass it through at cost. Our service pricing is on the pricing page rather than quoted where it could go stale.

What happens if I miss the Maryland annual report deadline?

Maryland typically adds a late penalty, and continued failure moves you out of good standing toward administrative dissolution, which is far more expensive to fix than the report. We monitor the Maryland date and file before a miss can spiral into a reinstatement.

Do I file the Maryland annual report online?

Almost always: Maryland accepts these filings electronically, so you rarely need to mail anything or appear in person, and we file yours online and return the confirmation to your records. If Maryland requires a paper form for a specific entity type, we handle that exception too.

Can I update my information on the Maryland annual report?

Yes: the annual report is often exactly where you update a new address, a change in members or managers, or your registered agent, so Maryland has current records. A major change may also need a separate amendment. We make sure the Maryland report reflects your current setup.

Does Maryland treat LLC and corporation annual reports differently?

Often yes: Maryland may use different forms, fees, and information requirements for LLCs versus corporations, and corporations sometimes owe more detail. Filing the wrong version causes rejections. We file the correct Maryland form for your exact entity type so it is accepted the first time.

Do foreign-registered entities file a Maryland annual report too?

Yes: if you registered in Maryland as a foreign entity, you file Maryland's annual report for foreign entities on top of the one in your home state. Each state where you are registered expects its own. We track every state you operate in so none is missed.

Can File.Business file my Maryland annual report?

Yes. We track your Maryland due date, prepare the correct annual report for your entity type, pass the state fee through at cost, and file on time, with confirmation returned to your records, so the most common cause of losing good standing is handled automatically.

Related

Related services

Start your business in the next 5 minutes.

No state-fee markup. Pay only the state fee. 60-day money-back guarantee.

No state-fee markup 60-day money-back Cancel anytime