Maryland LLC: Formation, Cost, and Anonymity Guide (2026)

Q: Can a non-US resident form a Maryland LLC?

Yes. Non-US residents can form Maryland LLCs without ever visiting the US. EIN, banking, and operating agreement are all handled remotely.

Everything you need to know about forming an LLC in Maryland in 2026: state filing fee $100, annual report $300 (personal property return), state income tax applies, and how Maryland compares to the four anonymous-LLC states (Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, Nevada).

By Shafwan Ahmed, Operations & Fulfillment Lead · Last updated 2026-05-21

Forming an LLC in Maryland in 2026

Maryland processes LLC filings through the Maryland Secretary of State. State filing fee: $100. Capital: Annapolis. Maryland requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Maryland if local operations require it. Maryland does not allow statutory series LLCs.

Maryland LLC cost breakdown

State filing fee $100 + Annual report $300 (Personal Property Return). Anonymousllc.co handles the full filing, registered agent year 1, operating agreement, EIN, and 4-5 US bank applications. Anonymousllc.co forms your Maryland LLC for $297 + $100 state fee = $397 total, or recommends a Wyoming LLC + Maryland foreign qualification for stronger anonymity..

Maryland LLC anonymity

Maryland requires either members or managers (or both) to be disclosed on public state records. Buyers who need true anonymity typically form in Wyoming, New Mexico, Delaware, or Nevada and foreign-qualify into Maryland if local operations require it. For buyers whose top priority is keeping ownership off public records, the four anonymous-LLC states (WY, NM, DE, NV) are the standard answer.

Maryland LLC tax treatment

Personal income tax up to 5.75% + local county taxes. By default the IRS treats single-member LLCs as disregarded entities and multi-member LLCs as partnerships. S-corp election can save self-employment tax once net income exceeds roughly $40,000-$60,000.

Maryland annual report requirements

Annual report $300 (Personal Property Return). Missing the deadline can trigger administrative dissolution, which may retroactively void the liability shield. Anonymousllc.co files the annual report on behalf of clients as part of the registered agent subscription.

Maryland registered agent

Every Maryland LLC must maintain a registered agent with a physical address in Maryland. Anonymousllc.co offers Maryland registered agent service at $100/year. See /maryland-registered-agent/.