State Web Site:  www.maryland.gov
   
General Business Requirement:

Apply to the Department of Assessments & Taxation for a Certificate of Authority to conduct business in Maryland.

Maryland Foreign Corporation Qualification Form

Business Entity Registration Forms

Licensing/Registration:

None required.

Unemployment Insurance:

Maryland Combined Registration Application (pdf Form)

Maryland Combined Registration Application (Online Form)

Maryland  Division of Unemployment Insurance

New Employer Rate (2009) = 2.2%
Wage Limit (2009) - $ 8,500
Employer/Reporting Unit for SUTA contributions:  PEO
See:  Maryland UI - PEO Recognition & Reporting Requirements

Agency Web Site:  Maryland Dept. of Labor, Licensing & Regulation

State Taxes:

Maryland Combined Registration Application (pdf Form)

Maryland Combined Registration Application (Online Form)

Comptroller of Maryland - Business Tax Information

Agency Web Site:  Comptroller of Maryland

Workers’ Compensation:

Rating Bureau – NCCI

State Specific Requirements for PEO
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Workers’ compensation coverage can be provided by the PEO or client/co-employer.

Exclusive remedy benefits apply to both PEO and client/co-employer, assuming all employees are covered.

Agency Web Site:  Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission

Benefit Plans:

PEO and/or client can sponsor fully insured benefit plans.

A PEO sponsored self-funded benefit plan is not specifically addressed in Maryland, and may be considered a MEWA or unauthorized insurance.

Agency Web Site:  Maryland Insurance Administration