Business requirements
SBA’s Business Guide lists the requirements needed to start, grow, and expand your business. Since laws and taxes vary by state, here’s what you need to do before starting your business in our area.
Business name and registration
Register your business name with the county clerk where your business is located. If you are a corporation, you will also need to register with the Maryland Business Express.(Link is external)
Business licensing and zoning
Licenses are typically administered by a variety of state and local departments. It is important to consider zoning regulations when choosing a site for your business. Contact the local business license office where you plan to locate your business.
Taxes
Maryland Taxpayer Assistance Centers(Link is external)
31 Hopkins Plaza
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 443-853-5660(Link opens phone app)
Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation(Link is external)
301 W. Preston St., Room 801
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-767-1184(Link opens phone app)
Health and safety
Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation(Link is external)
500 N. Calvert St., Suite 401
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-230-6020(Link opens phone app)
Maryland OSHA Area Offices(Link is external)
1099 Winterson Road, Suite 140
Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone: 410-865-2055(Link opens phone app)
State small business profiles
Need information on the local business landscape? SBA's Office of Advocacy has the latest demographic and statistics on local small business economic activity.
Local assistance
Need help? Get free business counseling in your area.SBA lending in our area
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Loan programs
Learn more about SBA's 7(a) loans, 504 loans, and microloans that you can use for your business. -
Local lenders
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Lender Match
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Lending activity reports
View 7(a) and 504 lending activity reports from our district.
Additional local resources
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