Maryland!

 
   Corporate Name Endings
     * The name must indicate corporate status. It must contain
       "corporation", incorporated", or "limited" or end with an
       abbreviation of one of these words. The name may also contain or
       end with the word "company" but never preceded by the word "and"
       or a symbol for it. Names shall not imply any purpose that is not
       authorized by the charter. They shall not be the same as, or
       deceptively similar to, name of other domestic corporations or
       limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited
       liability company; qualified foreign corporations, limited
       partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability
       company; or names registered or reserved by any person or
       corporation.
       
   Articles of Incorporation Requirements
     * Director Information
          * Minimum Number - Three or more. If only one or two
            shareholders, the number of directors can be less than three
            but not less than the number of shareholders.
          * Residence Requirements. - No provision.
          * Age Requirements - None.
          * Directors are required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Officer Information
          * The officers are not required to be listed in the articles of
            incorporation.
     * Stock Information
          * An increase in the shares may cause an increase in the
            initial filing fee.
       
   Yearly Requirements
     * Annual Statements
          * Every business corporation shall submit an annual report on
            personal property to Department of Assessments and Taxation.
            Annual return is due by April 15. Filing fee of $100 must
            accompany return.
     * Income Tax Rate
          * The income tax rate is 7%.
       
   For more information on taxes, visit www.state.md.us