State website: mlis.state.md.us/index.html
State law reference for partnership regulation: Annotated
Code of Maryland, Sections 9-101+. (Please
see Revised Uniform Partnership Act).
Statement of Partnership Authority Registration:
Filing is optional, but mandatory if partnership intends
to hold real estate in its name. Initial registration is
with the Secretary of State. A certified copy must also
be filed with the clerk of any county in which the
partnership owns real estate. (Section 9A-303)
Partnership Authority registration fee: Not available.
State law reference for name registration: Annotated
Code of Maryland, Business Regulation,
Sections 1-406+.
Registration of business name requirements: Registration
is mandatory. The applicant must register
with the Department of Assessments and Taxation.
(Section 1-406).
Registration fee: $25.00
Term of registration: Five years. (Section 1-406).
Name requirements: None stated in statute.
Registration application requirements: The certificate
must be in writing, affirmed under oath, and it
must state the true name of the owner(s), the address
of the owner(s), the character of the business, the street
address of the business, and the name the business is
going to be conducted under. (Section 1-406).
Publication requirements: None stated.
Office for registration:
Maryland State Dept. of Assessments and Taxation
301 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2305
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