Formation Fee

$100

Articles of Organization $100 standard (6-8 weeks)

Verified 2026-11-02Source: SDAT

Annual Report

Fee

$300

Annual Report and Business Personal Property Return (Form 1) $300 for domestic/foreign LLCs

Verified 2026-11-02Source: SDAT

Due Date

April 15 each year

Verified 2026-11-02Source: SDAT

Registered Agent Requirement

Maryland resident agent with a Maryland address required in Articles of Organization; agent must consent

Verified 2026-11-02Source: SDAT

Franchise Tax / Annual Tax

Not published yet

Expedited Processing

Expedited $150 total (7-14 business days); same-day $425 online / $525 paper

Verified 2026-11-02Source: SDAT

Standard Processing Time

Standard 6 to 8 weeks

Verified 2026-11-02Source: SDAT