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