State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Expedited Document Processing and Fees

SB 278 establishes new standard processing fees for business documents filed with Maryland's State Department of Assessments and Taxation. It increases fees for key filings, such as $100 for Articles of Incorporation (up from $25) and $300 for annual reports for most corporations. The bill also requires the Department to process certain documents within specified timeframes. It directly affects businesses filing corporate formations, name reservations, annual reports, and other routine documents in Maryland. The changes apply to standard processing, not expedited services as the title suggests.