Maryland: Resources
Comptroller of Maryland
This site provides necessary tax information for businesses in Maryland as well as access to requisite tax forms. Information covers topics such as filing taxes, withholding taxes, using taxes, business licenses, and more. Various related online services are also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
Department of Assessments and Taxation
This website provides the necessary forms for many business functions. Forms are supplied for creating, changing, ending, and reviving a business, and for foreign businesses. Guidance is also available on what steps must be taken to start a business.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
Department of Business and Economic Development
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development strives to create, attract and retain jobs while promoting the state's culture and history. Users can find statistics on numerous business and economic development topics, detailed information on major state industries, as well as information about building sites.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
Maryland Business License Information System
This site allows the user to search by industry and industry subsector to find out what business licenses are required for a business and how and where to obtain. The site also includes some case studies guiding users through some of the steps to start a business in a certain industry.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
Maryland Career and Workforce Information
From this site, users can find labor force statistics, occupational statistics and projections, wage information, and various industry statistics.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
Maryland Small Business Development Center Network
The Maryland SBDC aims to help small businesses, whether just forming or are already in existence. The network offers training, consulting, financing and certification assistance, as well as specific programs and assessments for technology, retail and restaurant, and procurement.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
Maryland-China Business Council
The Maryland-China Business Council applies itself to promoting business communication and activity between China and the Mid-Atlantic region. This is a member organization, but users can see the different events and opportunities currently available, such as meetings, forums, and trips.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012
U.S. Export Assistance Center of Baltimore
The Maryland branch of the Department of Commerce specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 1, 2011
United States: Sales Representation and Distributorship Contracts in Maryland - a Lexwork International exclusive
This document describes Maryland's freedom of contract laws, and their restrictions on non-compete provisions and exclusivity. The Maryland Fair Distributorship Act is also explained in detail, along with information regarding sales taxes. Prepared by: Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 27, 2011
University of Maryland Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER)
The University of Maryland Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) is focused on and provides information in seven different international business areas: competitiveness, entrepreneurship and innovation, e-business and technology, national and homeland security, language study, global services, and emerging markets.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 17, 2012