Check current amounts before you file. The figures below reflect our research as of August 2026. Maryland sets and changes them, so confirm the current fee and deadline with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) at dat.maryland.gov before you file.
Maryland businesses file their Annual Report (Form 1) with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), not the Secretary of State, which trips up newcomers. Unlike most states, Maryland uses a single fixed deadline for everyone, and some businesses must also file a Personal Property Return alongside the report.
The deadline
- Due April 15 each year, a fixed calendar date that is the same for all businesses, regardless of when you formed.
Maryland does offer a way to request an extension for the Personal Property Return portion; check SDAT's current rules if you need one. The April 15 report deadline is easy to remember precisely because it lines up with the federal tax date, but they are separate filings.
The fee
- Maryland Annual Report filing fee: $300 for most LLCs and corporations (as of our August 2026 review).
Confirm the current amount on the SDAT site. Certain entity types have different fees, so verify which applies to you.
The Personal Property Return
Maryland is unusual in tying a Personal Property Return to the annual report. Businesses that own, lease, or use personal property in Maryland, or that maintain a trader's license, generally must file it. If your business has no Maryland personal property, you may not need the return portion, but the annual report itself is still required. SDAT's instructions explain who must file the return; when in doubt, check rather than assume.
What the annual report includes
- Your business's name, address, and registered agent.
- Confirmation of your entity's status and basic details.
- If applicable, the personal property information on the return.
What the filing involves
Maryland's own process runs through Business Express:
- Go to SDAT's business filing portal at dat.maryland.gov (Maryland Business Express).
- Look up your business and open the Annual Report / Personal Property Return.
- Complete the report (and the return, if it applies to you).
- Pay the $300 fee and save the confirmation.
The cost
April 15 is the date, every year, and Maryland does not send a reminder you can rely on. Filing Agency prepares and files it for one total that includes Maryland's own charge, tracks the date for you and delivers the stamped copy. The full breakdown is on screen before you pay. Have it filed for you.
One year handled is one year. The report comes back every April, alongside the registered agent requirement and, for a foreign-owned company, the federal filings. Compliance 360 carries the whole calendar so this stops being something you have to remember at all.
What happens if you miss it
A missed Maryland annual report can lead to penalties, loss of good standing, and eventually forfeiture of your entity's right to do business in the state. See What Happens If You Miss Your Annual Report for the escalation and how to recover.
Staying compliant
- Diarize April 15: the same date every year, so it is easy to lock in.
- Determine whether the Personal Property Return applies to your business.
- Keep your Maryland registered agent current.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. Maryland's annual report fee, deadline, personal-property rules, and extension procedures are set by the state and change over time; confirm the current figures with SDAT before you file.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. The rules are set by each state and can change; confirm the current requirements with your state’s filing office before you rely on them.
