Maryland Merger Information

Mergers are business agreements designed to combine two or more entities into a single surviving entity. This process is complex and typically involves filing applications with several government agencies. See the information below for details on filing merger documents with the secretary of state.

For Corporations:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	The state does not issue a form for mergers.
Agency Fee:	$100
Notes:	Use the statutory instructions to create a draft of merger documents, then file these documents along with the required fee.

For Limited Liability Companies:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	The state does not issue a form for mergers.
Agency Fee:	$100
Notes:	Use the statutory instructions to create a draft of merger documents, then file these documents along with the required fee.

For Nonprofit Corporations:

Agency:	Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Form:	The state does not issue a form for mergers.
Agency Fee:	$100
Notes:	Use the statutory instructions to create a draft of merger documents, then file these documents along with the required fee.

Key Terms

Acquisition - When one company purchases ownership of another company.

Consolidation - Occurs when two or more companies merge and a new entity is formed as a result. (Some states now classify consolidations as mergers for filings purposes.)

Merger - When two or more companies combine and one of the companies becomes the surviving entity.

Maryland Resources

Annual Report Apostille - Authentication Architecture Firm License Articles of Incorporation Articles of Organization Business License Certificate of Authority Certificate of Cancellation Service Certificate of Good Standing / Existence Certificate of Merger Certification - Authentication Change Your Registered Agent

Charitable Gaming License Charitable Gift Annuity Licensing Compliance Charitable Registration Construction License Converting Your Entity Corporation LLC Nonprofit Amendment Dissolve Corporation LLC Nonprofit Employer (Payroll & Withholding Tax) Registration Service Employment Agency Licensing Energy Licensing Engineering Firm License Entity Name Reservation

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Nonprofit Compliance Obtain Certified Copies Private Investigator License Real Estate Licensing Registered Agent (Resident Agent) Service Reinstate Corporation LLC Nonprofit Sales & Use Tax Registration Service Sales Tax Exemption Start a Business Tax Clearance Certificate Tax Exemption Utilization Review Certification / License

Revised October 23, 2017. Complete data last reviewed October 23, 2017.

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Maryland Merger Information

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