The Maryland Articles of Organization are the LLC forms that must be completed and filed with the state in order to incorporate an LLC.
We’ll walk you through the Maryland LLC Articles of Organization filing process in three simple stages.
Get Forms for Your Articles of Organization
Complete the Articles of Organization.
Keep the Articles of Organization on file.
Maryland Articles of Organization may be downloaded and sent in.
We will assist you with completing the Maryland Articles of Organization form in this phase.
To complete the form, you will need the following information:
Name and address of the entity
Name of the Registered Agent and the Address of the Registered Office
Business Objective
A unique and clever company name is crucial, but it is not as necessary as a legally valid name.
When selecting a name for your company, you must ensure that the name:
fulfils Maryland’s naming standards
is not currently in use by another Maryland firm
The word “limited liability corporation” or one of the following acronyms must appear in your name: LLC, L.L.C., LC, or L.C.
Your name cannot indicate that the LLC was formed for a purpose other than that stated in its articles of incorporation.
Your LLC’s name cannot include terms that may be confused with a government organisation (FBI, Treasury, State Department, etc.).
Restricted terms (e.g., bank, attorney, university) may need extra documentation and the participation of a licenced professional in certain jurisdictions.
Your name must be distinct from any other current company in Maryland. Reserved names are included.
Is your name accessible in the state of Maryland? Do a name search on the Maryland Business Express website to ensure that the name you desire isn’t already used
We suggest that you check to see whether your company’s name is accessible as a web domain. Even if you don’t intend to create a company website right away, you may wish to purchase the URL to prevent others from doing so.
A registered agent receives and transmits legal paperwork on behalf of your LLC. When you form your Maryland LLC, you must provide your registered agent and registered office address.
Your registered agent may be someone over the age of 18 who resides in Maryland. During normal business hours, your registered agent must always be present at the registered office.
You must submit a one to two phrase explanation of the business objective of your LLC.
Remember that a business goal including licencing, tax-exemption, or tax-deductible status needs explicit wording from the IRS or a professional licence.
You must submit the Articles of Organization with the Department of Assessments and Taxation in order to register your LLC.
You may submit your Articles of Organization in two ways:
Fill out the forms online.
Make a Business Agreement
Obtain an EIN
Establish a Business Bank Account
Purchase Licenses and Permits
A Maryland LLC Operating Agreement is a legal document that details your LLC’s ownership structure and member functions.
Although an Operating Agreement is not necessary in Maryland to incorporate an LLC, it is a good idea to have one. You may begin working on your operating agreement before, during, or after filing your Articles of Organization.
Your operating agreement will be held in the private business records of your LLC; you will not submit it with the state.
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is your LLC’s equivalent of a social security number. If you want to recruit staff or create company bank accounts, you’ll need an EIN.
You may get your EIN for free by using the IRS website, fax, or mail. Read our What is an EIN article to discover more about EINs and how they might benefit your LLC.
When forming an LLC, you should consider if your company requires any licences or permissions to operate legally. On the federal level, a few corporate operations need licences and/or permissions
Learn how to secure the licences and permissions required for your company, or hire an expert to handle it for you:
Federal: For federal business licences and permits, see the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
State: Contact the Comptroller of Maryland to apply for or learn more about licences, permits, and registration.
Local: Inquire with your county clerk regarding local licences and permissions.