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Maryland business license (2026)

Depends on the business. The Comptroller of Maryland says: “determine if you are required to register for any of the following business licenses”

  • State page read October 21, 2026
  • Quoted from the state

Maryland at a glance

State rule
Depends on the business
Next step
Look up your industry’s license, and ask your city or county about a local one.
Forming an LLC
$100 with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT)
Best overall in Maryland

Mainstay Filing

Our rating: 4.9 out of 5

$199 / year, same at renewal

  • LLC formation, prepared and filed
  • Registered agent, all year
  • EIN application (with an SSN or ITIN)
  • Annual report filed every year it is due where the state requires one
  • Compliance reminders and stored documents

Price from the Mainstay Filing pricing and FAQ pages, checked October 21, 2026. State fees are passed through at cost and shown before you pay.

Questions

Does Maryland require a business license?

Depends on the business. The Comptroller of Maryland says: “determine if you are required to register for any of the following business licenses”

Who do I contact in Maryland?

Comptroller of Maryland (page linked below), your city or county clerk, and the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) for forming the company.

Is a Maryland LLC the same as a license?

No. Forming the LLC is a filing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), which charges $100. A license, where one applies, is a separate step.

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