7STEPS TO STARTING YOURBUSINESS IN MARYLAND

Do your research & make a plan

Choose a business structure

Identify a resident agent

Establish your tax accounts

Register your business in Maryland

Obtain your Employer

Identi�cation Number from the IRS

Obtain necessary licenses & permits

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Come Back Every Year To... Come Back Anytime To...File your annual report & personal property return

Update licenses

Pay your Federal, State & Local taxes

Order Documents

Check for liens against your business

Certi�cate of StandingArticles of OrganizationArticles of Incorporation

Articles of AmendmentResolutionResident Agent Change

State Department of Assessments & Taxation 301 W. Preston StreetBaltimore, MD 21201 (410) 767-1184www.dat.maryland.gov

Comptroller of Maryland 301 W. Preston StreetBaltimore, MD 21201(410)-260-7980www.marylandtaxes.gov

Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation500 N. Calvert StreetBaltimore, MD 21202 (410) 230-6000www.dllr.maryland.gov

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