Step-by-step instructions: https://www.llcuniversity.com/marylan...

To form an LLC in Maryland, file your Articles of Organization with the Secretary of State.

Articles of Organization (you as Registered Agent):
https://dat.state.md.us/SDAT%20Forms/...

Note: The video says the form can be handwritten. This is no longer the case. The state doesn't accept handwritten Articles of Organization. If you're filing by mail, the Articles of Organization must be typed.

The Articles of Organization is not complicated and contains basic information, including listing your Registered Office and Registered Agent.

Note: having a copy of your approved Articles of Organization (and your EIN) is a requirement when opening a business bank account.

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-- FILING FEE --
$105

-- ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT --
Check or Money Order

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-- FILING INSTRUCTIONS --

Mail your Articles of Organization with your check or money order (made payable to the “State Department of Assessments and Taxation”) to:

State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Charter Division
301 W. Preston Street, 8th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201-2395

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-- EXPECTED APPROVAL TIME --

Regular Filing: 6-8 weeks approval time
Expedited Filing: 7-10 days approval time

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-- WHAT DOES APPROVAL LOOK LIKE --

Once you mail your Articles of Organization along with the filing fee, the State will review and process your documents.

If there are any issues with your filing, the State will notify you of those issues and then tell you what corrections need to be made.

You will have sixty (60) days to make these corrections and return your Articles of Organization to the State for further processing.

If you do not return your documents within sixty (60) days, the State will abandon your filing and keep your filing fee.

The State will mail you a Confirmation Letter and a copy of your Articles of Organization. Please keep a copy of these documents with your business records as you'll need them to open your LLC's bank account.

Do not order your EIN (Federal Tax ID Number) or start to use your LLC for any business purposes until you've received your approved Articles of Organization.

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-- MARYLAND SECRETARY OF STATE --
State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Corporate Charter Division
Phone: 410-767-1340 (rapidly press 1, 1, 1 to speak with a representative)
Email: [email protected]

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-- NEXT STEP --
Once your LLC is approved you can proceed to the next Lesson:
   • LLC Operating Agreement (template + i...  

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-- DISCLAIMER --
This information is provided for educational purposes only and in no way constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice. For legal, tax, or financial advice specific to your business needs, we encourage you to consult with a licensed attorney and/or CPA in your state.

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