Get an Operating Agreement for your new LLC

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STEP 1
CHECK NAME AVAILABILITY FOR YOUR MARYLAND LLC

Generally, a limited liability company ("LLC") in Maryland may use any permissible name that is not the same as or deceptively similar to existing corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, or other LLCs. You may verify that the name you have selected for your new Maryland LLC is available. There is no fee for this service.

Maryland LLC Check Name Availability

STEP 2
FORM YOUR MARYLAND LLC

A Maryland limited liability company is formed by filing a document called The Articles of Organization with the Maryland Secretary of State. The filing fee for filing the Articles of Organization is $100. Regular processing time for submitted documents is about 7-8 weeks; Expedited processing request will be responded to within 7 business days. The expedited service fee is an additional $50.00.

Submit completed form and filing fee to:

Department of Assessments and Taxation
301 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2392

To complete The Articles of Organization you must include:

The name of the LLC. The name must include the words limited liability company, LLC or L.L.C. at the end of the entity name.
The purpose for forming the LLC. An LLC may list any lawful purpose.
The LLC’s address in Maryland.
The name and address of the resident agent. You may not use a PO Box. A resident agent must be an individual residing in the state, a domestic corporation or a foreign corporation authorized to do business in the state. If you or one of the members of the LLC has an address in the state you may use that address as the resident agent address. The resident agent must sign the form.
The Articles of Organization must be signed by any adult individual authorized by the persons forming the LLC.

STEP 3
GET A CUSTOMIZED MARYLAND OPERATING AGREEMENT

It is extremely important that every Maryland LLC has an LLC Operating Agreement. The LLC Operating Agreement is the core document that is referred to when issues concerning the LLC need to be resolved. The LLC Operating Agreement reflects the agreement among the members with respect to the affairs and management of the LLC, as well as governs the relationship amongst the members of the LLC.

STEP 4
GET AN EIN FOR YOUR NEW LLC

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is also referred to as a Federal Tax Identification Number. The EIN is generally used to identify a business entity. In general, every business requires an EIN.

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