Our Filing Services
Expedited Federal Tax ID
Required if you are a DBA or sole proprietorship with employees, a Limited Liability Corporation, or a nonprofit
$99.00
Small Business and Nonprofit Organization Filing
Does not include state filing fees
Sole Proprietorship
Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)
Doing Business As (DBA)
Articles of Organization - Does not include state filing fees
Articles of Incorporation (Customized - up to three revisions) $350
Articles of Incorporation (Standard) ----$200.00 - Standard State Form
Federal Nonprofit Filing for 501c
Does not include federal filing fees.
Completion of IRS 1023EZ – Nonprofit Short Form Application
$325.00
Completion of IRS 1023 – Nonprofit Long Form Application
$800.00 - $1,500.00
Federal Filing Fees - Add the appropriate amount to the fees above
(1) IRS Form 1023EZ - $275.00
(2) IRS Form 1023 - $800.00
Grant Writing
Fees for grant fees range from $250 to complete a Letter of Intent to $20,000 (or 5% of the amount of the requested award, whichever is the lessor) and are based upon the nature of the grant (federal, state, local government or foundation) and the size of the application package. Call us to schedule a consultation.
Grant Research & Management
The Chaplin Group can assist you in finding grants for your organization. We also can assist you in post award management.
$50.00/hr for a minimum of 2 hours.
State of Maryland Government Filing Fees
These fees are subject to change at the discretion of the federal and state government offices. State fees listed are for the state of Maryland only.
These fees are subject to change at the discretion of the government and are non-negotiable
Limited Liability Incorporation Fees
- Certificate of Organization $100
- Certified Copy of document above $20 + $1.00 page
- Certificate of Status at time of filing $20
Articles of Incorporation Filing Fees
- Filing $100
- Organization and Capitalization Fee $20
- Assessment for Nonprofits $50
- Online Submission Fee $50
- Service Charge for Online Submission $5.95
Nonprofit Application Fees
- 1023EZ - $275
- 1023 - $800
Trade Name Registration Fee
- Filing Fee: $25
- Expedited Fee: Additional $50 (Online Submission)
