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​COVID-19 News and Announcements

Please visit Governor Hogan's Coronavirus 2019 Disease Update webpage for general information about the virus, or Maryland Business Express' COVID-19 Business Response webpage for resources available to the business community.

Please note that all processing times except for documents filed online will be significantly delayed due to COVID-19 work limitations.

Please be advised that effective 3/16/2020, SDAT’s Charter & Personal Property public counter located at State Center in Baltimore will be closed to the public until further notice.​

  • Maryland Business Express - The Maryland Business Express site makes it easier for business owners and entrepreneurs to plan, start, manage, and grow their business! This website combines information previously spread across many state agencies into one, easy-to-navigate site, while also providing a clear outline of the steps involved in starting a business.
    • ​The Maryland Business Express also features a digital assistant designed to communicate with and deliver guidance to Marylanders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check out the site at businessexpress.maryland.gov​. The Maryland Business Express also features a digital assistant designed to communicate with and deliver guidance to Marylanders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including information on the Coronavirus as it relates to business in Maryland.
    • If you are a Maryland-based business impacted by the Coronavirus with under 50 full- and part-time employees, or a Maryland manufacturer, check out these programs​ to see if you qualify for assistance.

Helpful Resources For New & Existing Businesses

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