Home Business Taxes Starting a Business Starting a New Business in Maryland To make it easier to start a new business in Maryland, the Comptroller's Office offers convenient online services to help you set up tax accounts, obtain the right business licenses, and learn about available tax credits. Business License Enforcement: Field Agents conduct both random and targeted inspections of businesses that are required to be licensed under the Business Regulation Article, Title 17. Examples of these business types include Traders, Chain, Restaurant, and others. In instances where businesses are found to be operating without the required license, representatives of the business may be issued citations in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Article, Title 4. Agents attempt to issue citations to business owners, however when the owner is unavailable, or if the business is owned by a corporation, managers or other employes of the business may receive citations. Agents work with the Comptroller’s Compliance Division and make every effort to assist a business that is found to be in violation of the business licensing requirements. Contact Information Business License Business Resource Links Quick Links Contact Information × State License Bureau: 410-260-6240 Email: SLB@marylandtaxes.gov Business License × State business licenses can be obtained from the Clerks of the Circuit Court in the Jurisdiction where the business is located. First-time license applicants must register with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation before contacting the local Clerk of the Court. The State License Bureau is responsible for monitoring and enforcing the use of business licenses in Maryland. Maryland Business Express Types of Business Licenses Online Services Business Forms Business Resource Links × Unemployment Insurance Corporate Charters Nonprofit Organizations Small Business Administration Better Business Bureau emaryland marketplace Quick Links × Taxpayer Services Branch Offices Taxpayer Services Contact Maryland Relay Service: 711 Online Combined Registration Application (Set Up Tax Accounts) Business Tax Tips Business FAQs Licensed CPAs Tax Professionals (starting a business)