Registered agent price tables - Maryland
3 Best Registered Agents in Maryland (2026): Price Table
Table order: Cost 40%, coverage 30%, three smaller columns (how the table is sorted)
Quick reference
- Is naming one compulsory?Yesmgaleg.maryland.gov [read October 2026, table note]
- What year one costs$99 to $149Yearly charge
- Cells at year three$297 to $447Both renewals counted
- Business Entity Annual Report$300 per yeardat.maryland.gov [read August 2026, table note]
- First swapNeverPlaces hold through year 10
Maryland table, ranked
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1. Mainstay Filing: best for a national agent
Top of the table- Year-1 cell$149
- Renewal cell$149/yr
- Three-year cell$447
Year-1 cell $149, renewal cell $149
For Maryland, Mainstay Filing is the best value because the same $149 a year across the fifty states.
Paying $150 more than MD Registered Agent.org over three years takes the recurring filings off your hands.
Price buys
- A real address in the state
- Up to three government mailings a year, scanned at no extra charge
- Covers LLCs, corporations, LPs, LLPs and nonprofits
In its favor
- One account for any state
- Constant $149 per year
Against it
- Costs $50 extra annually
- Agent service only, reports stay with you
See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
2. MD Registered Agent.org: best for owners watching every dollar
Maryland specialist- Year-1 cell$99
- Renewal cell$99/yr
- Three-year cell$297
Year-1 cell $99, renewal cell $99
Below that, MD Registered Agent.org: an agent for one state at $99 a year.
Price buys
- A street address inside the state
- Legal documents posted to your account
In its favor
- $99 a year, no change at renewal
- A smaller yearly bill than Mainstay Filing
Against it
- Expanding means finding a new agent
- You prepare the Business Entity Annual Report yourself
See MD Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. -
3. Maryland Registered Agent.co: best for a nearby second option
Maryland specialist- Year-1 cell$99
- Renewal cell$99/yr
- Three-year cell$297
Year-1 cell $99, renewal cell $99
Below that, Maryland Registered Agent.co: an agent for one state at $99 a year.
Year-one and renewal cells both equal MD Registered Agent.org's.
Price buys
- A street address inside the state
- Legal documents posted to your account
In its favor
- A smaller yearly bill than Mainstay Filing
- $99 a year, no change at renewal
Against it
- Expanding means finding a new agent
- You prepare the Business Entity Annual Report yourself
See Maryland Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy.
Year-by-year totals
| No. | Entry | Year 1 cell | Year 2 cell | Year 3 cell | Year 5 cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $149 | $298 | $447 | $745 | See Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | MD Registered Agent.org | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | See MD Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Maryland Registered Agent.co | $99 | $198 | $297 | $495 | See Maryland Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Choose your own span
The government side, Maryland
| Charge | Cell | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to form | $100 | egov.maryland.gov [read October 2026, table note] |
| Business Entity Annual Report | $300 every year | dat.maryland.gov [read August 2026, table note] |
| State fees summed, years 1 to 3 | $700 | Sum of the lines above |
Why entry one is entry one
Mainstay Filing takes filing work per row, worth 30%, with MD Registered Agent.org close behind.
Coverage put it ahead of MD Registered Agent.org.
Maryland resident agent requirements, quoted from the official source (State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT))
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Maryland resident, or a Maryland corporation, LLC or limited partnership. Statute cited: Md. Code, Corps. & Ass'ns § 1-101(x).
The address has to be a Maryland address on file with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation; P.O. boxes are not accepted. The LLC also keeps a principal office in Maryland.
Official wording: mgaleg.maryland.gov [read October 2026, table note]
Without a service
Owners who satisfy the address rule may serve for free; the entries above price that convenience at $99 to $149 a year.
Questions
What does a Maryland registered agent cost per year?
Plan on $99 to $149 annually.
What do three years of agent service cost?
Service totals after three years: $297 to $447.
Does the law make a Maryland LLC keep a resident agent?
Yes, it must. Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
Is the owner permitted to be the resident agent?
You can, provided you meet both the address and eligibility rules.
What does the state charge the LLC every year?
Following formation, the table shows Maryland wanting the Business Entity Annual Report each year for $300, April 15.
When does one entry pass another in total cost?
Not within ten years: the running totals keep the same order.
Which registered agent is the best value in Maryland?
Mainstay Filing ranks first, ahead of MD Registered Agent.org and Maryland Registered Agent.co.
See also
Where this came from
- Figure for Maryland State Department of Assessments confirmed at dat.maryland.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Maryland State Department of Assessments confirmed at dat.maryland.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Maryland report due date confirmed at dat.maryland.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Md confirmed at mgaleg.maryland.gov during August 2026.
- Figure for Maryland formation fee: Filing fee confirmed at mgaleg.maryland.gov during October 2026.
- Figure for Maryland formation fee: Filing fee confirmed at egov.maryland.gov during October 2026.
- Figure for Maryland registered agent statute confirmed at mgaleg.maryland.gov during October 2026.
- Mainstay Filing Maryland service page page as of November 13, 2026
- MD Registered Agent.org pricing page page as of November 13, 2026
- Maryland Registered Agent.co pricing page page as of November 13, 2026