How to incorporate in Maryland

There are three ways to incorporate your business in almost every State: hire a lawyer to do the job for you (a very expensive option), walk in to the State Department office and do it by yourself or to use a professional incorporation company, like Activefilings.

We can incorporate your business or form your limited liability company for a small fee, compared not only to an attorney but to our competitors.

Why ? Because we process incorporations each day, from all around the US and the World, from entrepreneurs like you that want to have the peace of mind that only Activefilings can bring them.

If you still want to take the risk and do it by yourself, please let us help you with this information that we have collected from your state. Please, feel free to review your state's information on our site. We will gladly answer any questions you may have.

Whatever method you chose, we will be glad to help.

Corporate Name Endings

The name must indicate corporate status. It must contain "corporation", incorporated", or "limited" or end with an abbreviation of one of these words.

The name may also contain or end with the word "company" but never preceded by the word "and" or a symbol for it. Names shall not imply any purpose that is not authorized by the charter.

They shall not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, name of other domestic corporations or limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company; qualified foreign corporations, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company; or names registered or reserved by any person or corporation.

Articles of Incorporation Requirements

Director Information

* Minimum Number - Three or more. If only one or two shareholders, the number of directors can be less than three but not less than the number of shareholders.

* Residence Requirements. - No provision.

* Age Requirements - None.

* Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Officer Information

* The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.

Stock Information

* An increase in the shares may cause an increase in the initial filing fee.

Yearly Requirements

* Annual Statements

* Every business corporation shall submit an annual report on personal property to Department of Assessments and Taxation. Annual return is due by April 15. Filing fee of $100 must accompany return.

Income Tax Rate

* The income tax rate is 7%.

For more information on taxes, visit www.state.md.us