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How to register an out-of-state LLC in Maryland

An LLC formed in another state registers to do business in Maryland with a foreign registration filing (Maryland's fee is $100). It needs a Maryland registered agent and usually a good standing certificate from its home state. As of October 2026.

Maryland state fee$100per the state's fee schedule
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The 5 steps to register a foreign LLC in Maryland

Background on when a state counts you as "doing business": foreign qualification explained.

  1. 1

    Confirm you are doing business in Maryland

    Where people get stuck

    An office, employees, or regular in-person work in Maryland usually counts; a few sales shipped in usually does not. Maryland's own statute decides. If you have not formed the LLC yet, forming it in Maryland directly is often simpler (start an LLC in Maryland).

  2. 2

    Get a good standing certificate from your home state

    Order it first

    Most states ask for a recent certificate of good standing (or existence) from the state where the LLC was formed. How to order one in each state.

  3. 3

    Name a Maryland registered agent

    Required

    The LLC needs an agent with a Maryland street address. Ours is $74.25 a year, the same at renewal. Maryland agent rules.

  4. 4

    File the foreign registration with the state

    We file this one

    You file it with Maryland's business filing office; Maryland's fee is $100 (Maryland fee schedule). The current form is on Maryland's official site. We file it for $120 plus the state fee.

  5. 5

    Keep up with Maryland's yearly filing

    From next year

    A registered foreign LLC files Maryland's yearly report like a local one. The Maryland annual report / personal property is due April 15 every year, with a state fee of $300. Deadline and free reminders.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to register a foreign LLC in Maryland?

Maryland's fee is $100 per the state's fee schedule. If we file it, our fee is $120 on top. Add the home-state good standing certificate and a Maryland registered agent.

What happens if I do business in Maryland without registering?

States commonly bar an unregistered LLC from suing in their courts until it registers, and can charge back fees and penalties. Check the state's own rules.

Do I still file reports in my home state?

Yes. The LLC keeps its home-state filings and adds this state's.

Is it cheaper to just form the LLC in Maryland?

If Maryland is the only state where you operate, usually yes: one state's fees and one registered agent. Our best-state comparison covers all 51.

Is this page legal advice?

No. It explains the filing in general terms. For your situation, talk to a licensed attorney, or book a free call with us.

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