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The first step to starting a Maryland LLC is choosing a business name that is available for use, and that meets the state rules.
Maryland Name Availability Search
Maryland Business Express: Business Entity Search
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State Contact Information
State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Corporate Charter Division
Phone: 410-767-1330
If you have questions while performing your search, call the State at the number shown above. If you have any issues reaching a real person, send them an email. They usually respond by email within a couple hours or less.
Next Step
After you’ve found an available LLC name, you can then proceed to the next Lesson: Maryland Registered Agent.
And check out TRUIC’s business name generator if you need help coming up with an LLC name.
How do I change my LLC name?
You can change your LLC’s name later by filing an Amendment form with the Secretary of State.
We have step-by-step instructions on how to change an LLC name in Maryland.
MARYLAND LLC GUIDE
Follow the lessons below to form your Maryland LLC.