Maryland LLC Annual Report (2026)

Understand the main recurring Maryland LLC filing or compliance task for 2026, including deadlines, fees, good standing, and how it differs from federal taxes.

LLC Route Editorial Team

Reviewed against official state and federal resources.

Updated July 28, 2026

Educational guide, not legal or tax advice.

A Maryland LLC generally files an Annual Report and Personal Property Return every year. The usual annual report fee is $300, and the standard deadline is April 15.

Educational note: This guide is for general informational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Confirm current requirements with Maryland SDAT, Comptroller of Maryland, local agencies, and qualified professionals.

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Question	Maryland answer
Annual filing required?	Yes
Usual LLC annual report fee	$300
Standard deadline	April 15
Extension	60-day extension request may be available
2026 extended due date if approved	June 15, 2026
Filed through	SDAT / Maryland Business Express
Personal property return involved?	Yes, when applicable
MarylandSaves waiver?	Possible for qualifying employers

What the annual filing covers

Maryland annual compliance often appears as Annual Report / Business Personal Property. That is why users may see annual report language and personal property return language together.

The annual filing is not the same as:

Federal income tax return
Maryland pass-through entity return
Sales and use tax return
Employer withholding return
Resident agent service payment
Trade name renewal

Deadline

SDAT says domestic and foreign business entities should file 2026 reports, or request a 60-day extension, on or before April 15, 2026. If an extension request is approved, the 2026 filing due date is June 15, 2026.

For other years, April 15 is the practical deadline to calendar unless SDAT publishes a year-specific adjustment.

Fee waiver note

Maryland’s SDAT page discusses a MarylandSaves annual report fee waiver for qualifying employers. This can matter, but it is not the same as saying every LLC automatically pays $0. Treat the $300 annual report fee as the baseline unless your LLC qualifies for a waiver or exemption.

Annual report FAQ

How much is the Maryland LLC annual report?

Maryland law lists the annual report fee for an LLC at $300.

When is it due?

Generally April 15. SDAT’s 2026 notice says reports or extension requests should be filed by April 15, 2026.

Is the annual report the same as personal property tax?

They are connected in Maryland’s annual filing process, but the $300 annual report fee is not the only possible issue. Business personal property facts can also matter.

What happens if I miss it?

The LLC can lose good standing and may need corrective filings before reviving, reinstating, or getting back into good standing.

Official resources

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