How long does it take to get an LLC in Maryland?

You can get an LLC in Maryland in 2 weeks if you file online (or 7-10 weeks if you file by mail). If you need your Maryland LLC faster, you can file by mail and pay for expedited processing.

Maryland LLC Processing Times

What is LLC processing time? This is the time it takes for the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation to review your LLC filing and enter it in their system. After your LLC is approved, the state sends back your approved documents electronically or by mail.

Maryland LLC Approval Times

Mail filings: In total, mail filing approvals for Maryland LLCs take 7-10 weeks. This accounts for the 5-8 week processing time, plus the time your documents are in the mail.

Online filings: In total, online filing approvals for Maryland LLCs take 2 weeks (aka 10 business days). Since you can download your documents as soon as they’re approved by the Maryland SDAT, there is no extra transit time.

What is LLC approval time? This is the total turnaround time to get your LLC approved from start to finish. It includes the processing time plus any transit time to and from the state.

Maryland expedited LLC

Maryland offers an expedited filing for mail filings only:

• Processing within 7 business days for $50 extra

If you choose this expedited option, your LLC will be approved in about 3 weeks.

Is there an expedited option for online filings? No, Maryland considers all online filings to already be “expedited”, so you can’t pay more and have it approved faster than 10 business days.

Note: Expedited processing fees are in addition to the LLC filing fee.

What’s the fastest way to get an LLC in Maryland?

The fastest way to get an LLC in Maryland is to file it yourself by mail and pay for expedited processing. This option has the fastest approval time.

Should I hire an LLC filing service in Maryland?

Hiring an LLC filing service isn’t going to get your LLC approved any faster. Filing companies still have to wait for the state to approve your LLC.

However, the benefit of hiring a filing company isn’t to reduce LLC approval time. It’s to have someone else take care of the paperwork for you (and make sure it’s filed correctly).

Why we recommend Northwest? Northwest Registered Agent has been in business for over 20 years and they have the best customer support. Our favorite thing about Northwest is that you can use their address throughout your LLC filing. This can provide you with additional privacy by keeping your address off public records. No other filing company offers this.

Even though Northwest is our favorite company, you may want to look at other companies and compare your options. Check out Best LLC Services in Maryland for additional recommendations.

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