What We Do
The Maryland Department of Commerce is the state’s lead economic development agency, on a mission to drive business growth and investment across Maryland. Whether we are supporting local entrepreneurs, attracting new businesses or showcasing Maryland as a place to live, work and visit, every part of our work is guided by that commitment.
Our team helps drive business growth and investment in Maryland by administering a wide range of programs and services. That work includes:
- Attract new business and provide site location assistance.
- Administer tax credits, grants and loans.
- Provide export assistance and attract foreign direct investment.
- Help existing companies expand and stay in Maryland.
- Market Maryland to keep the state top of mind among business decision makers, talent and travelers.
- Support the arts community through programs and grants.
- Connect businesses with military installations and federal agencies.
Much of this runs through the programs, funding and services we administer. If you are a business looking for help, the easiest place to start is the Business Growth Guide.
What Businesses Come to Us For
The Business Growth Guide organizes what we offer around six things a business might need:
- Fund a business.
- Expand or locate in Maryland.
- Export and reach new markets.
- Innovate and grow new ideas.
- Strengthen operations.
- Hire and train workers.
Just Need to Register of File?
Just need to register or file?
If you need to register a business or file taxes, that lives on Maryland Business Express, not here. Commerce is about growth, Business Express handles the transactions.
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Want to know how we promote Maryland to the world and the results we deliver? See how we position Maryland and our impact.