How to Start a Business in Maryland

How to Start a Business

• Maryland Checklist for New Businesses
  
  Maryland Checklist for New Businesses
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  Start a Business in Maryland (Department of Business and Economic
  Development)
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  Access to Capital in Maryland (loan guarantees, direct loans,
  equity investments, technology transfer, agriculture loans, debt
  financing programs)

Business Registration, Permits and Licenses

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  Forms for filing your business structure (LLC, corporation, trade
  name application)
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  Maryland’s Business License Information System
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  Occupational and Professional Licensing
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  Maryland Business Database (trade names)
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  Trademarks and Service Marks Database

Taxes

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  Maryland Business Tax Forms and Instructions
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  Maryland Business Tax Information

 Mentorship/Assistance

• SBA Maryland

General Resources

• Maryland’s Secretary of State
• Office of the Governor