Maryland Business Support | Maryland is Open for Business

To register a business, head to the Maryland Business Express and file online through a quick and easy-to-use portal . More information on registering your business can be found here .

Some businesses require a business license or permit to operate. Explore the Maryland Licensing Portal and check with your local Clerk of the Court about local licensing requirements. More deails here .

The state offers a tax credits, grants and loans for businesses. Get to know the programs and the requirements here.

Need documents for your business, such as a Certificate of Status, often called a "good standing" certificate? Visit the Maryland Business Express for more information and to request documentation .

The state maintains an online database of sites and buildings available for commercial use. Explore the properties database here. More interested in incubator space? Check out a list of Maryland incubators here .

In Maryland, you've got great people and infrastructure. We’ve got high speed internet — fiber everywhere — all the good stuff. It’s just a really ideal place to be able to start and cultivate a business.

– Matt Watchinski, VP, Cisco’s Talos Intelligence Group

Success Story

Stay up to date on business in Maryland. Get the Business Pulse.

5 reasons to love living in Maryland

Learn More

5 reasons to love living in Maryland

Contact Us

Ready to talk business?

Our team is standing by to answer questions and connect you with the right people, resources or information you need. Let's get to work.

Get Started

Information for

U.S. Business

Site Selectors

High-Tech Workers

International Business

Maryland Business

Startups

Advantages

Skilled & Educated Workforce

Education

Infrastructure

Strategic Location

Financial Incentives

Culture

Outdoors & Recreation

Resources

Business Administration

Start a Business

Workforce

Funding Programs

Buildings & Sites

Global Expansion for Maryland Businesses

Foreign Investment in Maryland

Networking & Support

Government Contracting

Defense Business Growth

News

Contact

Sign up for our newsletter