Why should I register a foreign entity in Maryland?
You are obligated to register a branch office and obtain licenses in order to do business in Maryland of an existing entity is registered other than Maryland?
What are the requirements to obtain a certificate of authority in Maryland to transact business with an out of state entity?
- Check the business entity name with SDAT if it is available.
- You have to register a dba name, if the name is not available to file a foreign entity and send a trade name certificate along with the foreign entity application.
- Obtain a certificate of existence or a certificate of status from the home state secretary of state to confirm that your registration is already completed. The home state entity must not be forfeited or in a not good standing in order to submit foreign entity application. The letter of good standing must not be sixty days older.
- Complete foreing qualification application along with the filing fee.
Foreign entity applications in Maryland
You can fill out of of the application as per your need.
- Foreign corporation qualification form for Maryland
- Application for registration of a Foreign Limited Partnership for Maryland
- Foreign corporation assumed name form for Maryland
- Foreign limited liability partnership registration for Maryland
- Foreign limited liability company registration for Maryland
- Certificate of Cancellation of a Foreign LLC for Maryland
- Application for Termination for a Foreign Corporation form for Maryland
How long does state of Maryland take to register a Non Maryland foreign foreign business entity?
Estimated time is seven to ten working days.
What is a Maryland registered agent to form a foreign entity?
The registered agent is required to register company in the state of Maryland. Registered agent can either be a person or a commercial entity to serve in Maryland to incorporate. You can also serve registered agent in Maryland, if you have a physical address instead of hiring a third party to serve for you. The function of a registered agent is to receive mail from the departments and forward you.
How to maintain a foreign entity in Maryland?
- Yearly Maryland annual report filing
- File state tax returns of Maryland if applicable
- Dissolve Maryland corporation if no longer doing business in Maryland
