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EIN in Maryland (MD)

How to get an EIN for your Maryland business. The EIN is a federal number from the IRS. Maryland has 2-5.75% state income tax.

Getting an EIN in Maryland follows the same federal IRS process as every other state. The EIN is a federal number — not state-specific. Maryland (MD) has 2-5.75% state income tax. Your EIN (XX-XXXXXXX) is issued by the IRS and works nationwide. Apply free at irs.gov (SSN required) or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Maryland

EIN in Maryland (MD)

| Detail | Information | |--------|------------| | State | Maryland (MD) | | State Income Tax | 2-5.75% state income tax | | LLC Filing Fee | $100 filing fee | | State Tax Authority | Comptroller of Maryland | | Federal EIN | Same as all states (IRS) | | EIN Cost | $0 (IRS) / $49 (ein.so) |

Federal EIN vs Maryland State Tax ID

Your federal EIN and Maryland state tax registration are separate:

  • Federal EIN — From IRS, for federal taxes (Form SS-4)
  • Maryland State Tax ID — From Comptroller of Maryland, for state taxes

You may need both. Your EIN does not replace state tax registration.

See state tax ID for more details.

How to Apply

How to Get an EIN in Maryland

| Method | Speed | Cost | |--------|-------|------| | Online | Instant | Free | | Fax | 4-7 days | Free/$49 | | Phone | Same day | Free | | Mail | 4-6 weeks | Free |

The process is identical regardless of state. See how to get an EIN for complete instructions.

Maryland Business Requirements After EIN

  1. Register with Comptroller of Maryland for state taxes
  2. Obtain local business licenses
  3. File BOI report with FinCEN (federal)
  4. Open a business bank account

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Maryland EIN different from a federal EIN?

No. The EIN is a federal number issued by the IRS. It is the same 9-digit number regardless of which state you operate in. Maryland does not issue its own version of an EIN.

How do I get an EIN in Maryland?

Apply through the IRS: online at irs.gov (instant, SSN required), by fax to 855-215-1627 (4-7 days), by phone at 800-829-4933 (same day), or through ein.so ($49 for non-residents).

Does Maryland have a state tax ID?

Yes. Maryland issues its own state tax registration through the Comptroller of Maryland. This is separate from your federal EIN. You may need both depending on your business activities in Maryland.

How much does it cost to get an EIN in Maryland?

The EIN is free from the IRS ($0). Maryland LLC formation costs $100 filing fee. ein.so charges $49 for EIN filing assistance for non-residents.

What is the Maryland state income tax rate?

Maryland has 2-5.75% state income tax. This is separate from federal taxes. Your EIN is used for federal tax reporting, while your state tax ID is used for Maryland state taxes.

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