Are you looking to incorporate in Maryland? Are you trying to learn about Maryland incorporation or corporation laws? The following summary can get you started on your path to incorporation.
| Secretary of State Contact Information | Maryland Secretary of State 301 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 (410) 974-5521 (888) 874-0013 (410) 974-5190 (fax) |
| Secretary of State Address | www.sos.state.md.us |
| Corporation Filing Fees | The fee for filing Articles of Incorporation is $100 unless the aggregate par value of the stock exceeds $100,000 or, if no par value stock is used, the corporation has authority to issue more than 5,000 shares. If stock exceeds these amounts, call (410) 767-1340 for the fee. |
| Corporation Name Reservation Information and Fees | Maryland incorporators may reserve a corporate name by paying a $25 fee. The name reservation remains effective for 30 days. |
| Incorporation Forms | www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/sdatforms.html |
| Periodic Corporation Reporting Requirements | Maryland corporations and qualified foreign corporations must file an annual Personal Property Report (Form 1) no later than April 15. The annual report fee recently increased to $300 per year. |
| Corporation Tax Forms | http://business.marylandtaxes.com/taxforms/default.asp |
| Corporate Tax Summary | Maryland corporations and foreign corporations with Maryland income must pay a corporate income tax. The tax rate is 7 percent. |
| “S” Corporation Information | Maryland recognizes the federal S corporation provision. The subchapter S election is automatic and no state specific forms need be filed to make the subchapter S election. |
Are you ready to form your Corporation or LLC today?
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