Frequently Asked Questions

Question:	Questions about Business Licenses?
Answer:	Business License
Question:	How do I create my business structure?
Answer:	Business structure
Question:	How can I obtain a Certificate of Good Standing?
Answer:	Certificate of Good Standing or Status
Question:	How do I select and register my business name?
Answer:	Registering your business name
Question:	How do I dissolve my business?
Answer:	Dissolving a Maryland Corporation
Question:	Can I search to see if the name I wish to use for my business is available?
Answer:	Name Search
Question:	Questions about personal property assessments?
Answer:	Visit the website
Question:	How can I find the officers and directors of a corporation?
Answer:	Visit the website
Question:	How can I find the resident agent of a company in Maryland?
Answer:	Visit the website
Question:	How can I verify if a company is registered with Maryland?
Answer:	Business Entity Search
Question:	How do I obtain a construction license?
Answer:	Construction license
Question:	How do I obtain a chain store license?
Answer:	Chain store license
Question:	How do I obtain a storage warehouse license?
Answer:	Storage warehouse license
Question:	How do I obtain a trader's license?
Answer:	Trader's license
Question:	How do I obtain a peddler or hawker license?
Answer:	Peddler/hawker license
Question:	How do I obtain a transient vendor license?
Answer:	Transient vendor license
Question:	How do I obtain a vending machine license?
Answer:	Vending machine license
Question:	How do I obtain an exhibitor's affidavit?
Answer:	Exhibitor's affidavit
Question:	How can I check if a home improvement contractor is licensed in MD?
Answer:	Search
Question:	Questions regarding Maryland's sales and use tax?
Answer:	Comptroller of Maryland or e-mail.
Question:	Questions regarding purchases for resale?
Answer:	Resale Certificate
Question:	Where can I learn about importing and exporting?
Answer:	Contact the World Trade Center Institute.
Question:	How can I find information about unemployment insurance?
Answer:	Unemployment Insurance
Question:	Where can I find information related to franchises?
Answer:	Office of the Attorney General
Question:	What licenses do I need to operate an Internet business?
Answer:	Go to "Case Studies" on the blue bar on the left side of this page.
Question:	How do I start a non-profit organization in Maryland?
Answer:	Non-profit
Question:	How can I contact my County Health Department?
Answer:	Find a County Health Department
Question:	How to properly buy, sell, gift or donate a vehicle through a private transaction.
Answer:	Donating a vehicle
Question:	Are there guidelines for the safe operation of haunted house attractions?
Answer:	Safety Guidelines for Haunted Houses