Business Services Index

Find financing, get expert assistance, learn about incentives and discover specialized programs for launching, managing, and growing a business in Maryland.

View an array of programs tailored specifically for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses or programs aimed at the high-tech entrepreneur—or browse all programs based on your specific business need.

Small Business

Recruitment Assistance
Resources for recruitment assistance.

Technology Improvement
Tap your hidden technology power.

Entrepreneur's Guide
Programs designed to help you start a technology-based business.

Small and Minority Business Resources
Maryland's programs to assist small and minority-owned businesses.

Recovery Act (ARRA)

Tax Incentives
Tax incentives for Maryland businesses.

Workforce Development
Training and development programs for workforce needs

Maryland Venture Fund
Direct investments in emerging technology and life sciences companies.

Product Development
Product development initiatives

Women in Technology

Business Financing Programs

Maryland offers a number of financing programs to assist the state's business community.

Guidance and Consulting
Assistance programs, facilities, and on-site consulting opportunities to help get your business started.

Permits and Licensing Index

When you’re ready to start a business in Maryland, you have a number of resources available for information on business licensing, registration, occupational licenses and other regulatory and compliance issues.