FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions For Maryland
Maryland Corporations
Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Taxes and Fees
License Requirements
Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
Officer Information
Stock Information
Corporate Records
Taxes and Fees
Initial & Annual Statements
Taxes
S Corporation
License Requirements
Corporate Name Endings
Corporation Requirements
Taxes and Fees
License Requirements
Corporate Name Endings
- The name must indicate the corporate status and contain the word
"Corporation," "Incorporated," "Limited," or an abbreviation thereof.
The name may also contain or end with the word "Company," which
can never be preceded by the word "and" or the symbol "&." Names
shall not imply any purpose that is not authorized by the charter. They
shall not be the same as, or deceptively similar to, the name of other
domestic corporations or limited partnerships, limited liability
partnerships, limited liability companies, qualified foreign corporations,
foreign limited partnerships, foreign limited liability partnerships, foreign
limited liability companies, or names registered or reserved by any
person or corporation.
Corporation Requirements
Director Information
- Minimum Number - Not less than three, unless there are only one or
two shareholders of record; then the number of directors may be less
than three but not less than the number of shareholders. - Residence Requirements - No provision.
- Age Requirements - None
- Directors are required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Officer Information
- Officers are not required to be listed in the articles of incorporation.
Stock Information
- An increase in shares may cause an increase in initial filing fees.
Corporate Records
- The stock transfer ledger and the original or a certified copy of the
articles of incorporation must be kept at the principal office of the
corporation.
Taxes and Fees
Initial & Annual Statements
- Annual report is due by April 15th for corporations and LLC's. The cost
is $300.
Taxes
- For more information on taxes, visit http://www.dat.state.md.us/.
S Corporation
- S Corporation status is recognized by the State of Maryland. A
separate state election from the federal election is not required.
License Requirements
- Maryland requires that you obtain a license and pay a fee if operating
certain types of businesses in the state. The following is a partial list: - The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation requires that
Corporations and LLCs file an Annual Report. The report is mailed to
the Registered Agent on file in advance of the due date. The Annual
Report form must be received no later than April 15th. Currently, online
filing of the Annual Report is not offered.
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