Checking the Status of Maryland Business License Application
You can check the status of your Maryland business license application online. You need a license to operate legally in Maryland. To form an LLC, file Articles of Organization for $100. To check status, enter the CIN on the MCA website.
Forming an LLC in Maryland
When forming an LLC, register a unique name. File formation documents with the Secretary of State. Refer to the Department of Assessments and Taxation site before applying. The name must not be misleadingly similar to others. It must include “Limited Liability Company”.
Filing Articles is the first LLC step in Maryland. Forming an LLC protects assets from liabilities.
Checking Company Status in Maryland
To find an LLC’s owner, search the state’s website. Each company has a nine-digit EIN number for taxes. You must apply for an EIN by the fiscal year-end.
Your LLC status shows pending filings and company history. Check your status to keep your LLC in good standing.