Business Resources
As an organization, our desire is to build partnerships that help your business thrive.The Business Process
The Business Plan is your single most important document, so it’s important to spend the time to do it properly. Key components include:
- Executive Summary
- Products and Services
- The Market
- The Competition
- Operations
- The Management Team
- Personnel
- Financial Data
- Supporting Documentation
- Future Plans
Any of these local organizations can help you create a strong foundation for launching your business:
Choose a Business Structure
Get guidance on understanding different business structures and choosing the right one for you:
Secure a Business Name
Use Maryland Business Express to search what businesses already exist , or reserve a name even before you are ready to register.
Register
When you are ready to make your business official, use Maryland Business Express to register your business in Maryland.
Get a Federal Employer Tax Identification Number
Note: You must have a Maryland SDAT Identification Number before you can apply for a FEIN. You will receive this number when you register your business with the state.
Apply through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Explore Business Location Options
Search available properties in Brunswick.
Finance Your Business
Federal
Small Business Administration Funding Programs
Find funding to start or grow your business, or to help you recover after a declared disaster.
This federal contract awards incentives to fuel small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year. View Brunswick Hub Zone map.
State
Maryland Financial Incentives for Businesses
The state offers tax credits, grants, and loans for businesses.
Rehabilitated Vacant Commercial Structures Property Tax Credit
An incentive for vacant structure rehabilitation and capital investment in existing infrastructure for eligible properties.
Maryland Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Program
State and federal credits are available for commercial, small commercial projects, and homeowners to encourage private investment in rehabilitating historic buildings.
City of Brunswick Enterprise Zone
A state-designated program designed to help promote growth within the 1,371 acres inside city limits.
Flexible financing for new or expanding small businesses and nonprofit organizations for projects located in Sustainable Community or Priority Funding Area. Both apply to the City of Brunswick.
County
Learn more about available options.
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Loans (C-PACE)
Funding is available as 100% up-front capital to commercial property owners to implement building upgrades that save energy and lower operating costs.
Local
Brunswick Main Street Façade Improvement Program
To date, this program’s awards have helped create infrastructure improvements valued at nearly $1.5 million in the downtown district. It offers funds to businesses in the Brunswick Main Street District to improve individual building façade appearances in external, public areas and make exterior building improvements that are permanent and not cosmetic.
Obtain Business Licenses
A State of Maryland business license is required for most businesses, including retailers and wholesalers. A trader’s license is required for buying and re-selling. Occupational or Professional licenses may be required if you or your employees work in certain fields.
Obtain Proper Local & County Permitting & Zoning Approvals
Businesses, including home-based businesses, are subject to County or municipal zoning restrictions. Consult the City of Brunswick Zoning Districts & Maps to determine zoning requirements before signing a lease or contract.
City of Brunswick Planning & Zoning Department
Bruce Dell
Director of Planning
301-834-7500 ext. 300
planner@brunswickmd.gov
Prepare For Employees
Registrations
Apply for Maryland Tax Accounts and Insurance
The Combined Registration Application (CRA) allows you to register for Sales & Use Tax and Employer’s Withholding Tax accounts through one form.
Required Forms
Complete Tax and Eligibility Forms
Federal W-4: Employees’ Federal Withholding Certificate
Maryland MW507: Employee’s State Withholding Certificate
Form I-9: Verify employment eligibility and keep on file (do not submit).
Maryland State Directory of New Hires
Businesses must report new hires within 20 days to the Maryland New Hire Registry
Reporting Payroll Setup
Setup Payroll: Select a payroll provider or set up a system to handle tax withholdings, withhold employee taxes, and deposit them on time.
Spread the Word
These local entities will help you network, advertise, and more to help you grow your business.
Chambers of Commerce
Destination Marketing Offices
Local Magazines
Marketing Agencies
Press Release Distribution
PR Frederick (a paid service made free for Frederick County businesses courtesy of the Frederick County Office of Economic Development