Maryland Business Resources

Every state, county, and city program a Maryland business needs — centralized, verified, and kept current with the latest laws and initiatives.

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EffectiveJan 1, 2025
StateNew Law

Minimum Wage Rises to $17.00/hr Statewide

The Fair Wage Act of 2024 raises Maryland's minimum wage for all employers regardless of size, eliminating the prior small-business phase-in schedule.

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EffectiveDec 15, 2024
Montgomery CountyNew Program

$5M Storefront Revitalization Grant Opens for Applications

Montgomery County launches a matching-grant program covering up to 50% of exterior renovation costs for small retail and restaurant storefronts in Bethesda, Rockville, and Silver Spring.

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EffectiveNov 30, 2024
Baltimore CityDeadline

Commercial Trash & Recycling Permit Renewal Due

All Baltimore City businesses generating commercial waste must renew their Department of Public Works hauling permit before the deadline or face a $250 late filing fee.

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EffectiveNov 18, 2024
StatePolicy Change

Maryland One Stop Now Requires Digital Annual Report Filing

The Department of Assessments and Taxation will no longer accept paper Annual Reports starting with the 2025 filing cycle — all entities must file through the Maryland One Stop portal.

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Flagship State Programs

Small business counseling or mentoring sessionEditorial Picks

Maryland SBDC

Free one-on-one business counseling, financial projections, and market research support at 8 regional centers statewide.

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MSBDFA Loan Guarantees

The Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority backs loans for businesses owned by socially/economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

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Maryland One Stop Portal

Register a business, file annual reports, and apply for state licenses and permits through a single unified state portal.

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Maryland state government building or portal imageryPortalState of Maryland

Maryland One Stop Business Portal

Register a new entity, renew licenses, and file annual reports in one unified system.

Visit ResourceSmall business grant or funding imageryGrantMD Dept. of Commerce

Small, Minority & Women-Owned Fund

Low-interest capital access loans for qualifying small and disadvantaged businesses.

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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

Free legal consultations for qualifying small business owners on entity formation and contracts.

Visit ResourceTax documents or Maryland Comptroller imageryGuideComptroller of Maryland

Sales & Use Tax Filing Guide

Step-by-step breakdown of registration, filing frequency, and exemption certificates.

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Business Express Answer Line

Direct phone line for licensing questions, routed to the correct state agency in one call.

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Anne Arundel County Health Permit Application

Required food-service permit application and inspection scheduling form.

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