Business License Map
Economic Development Development Action Team (E-DAT)
In 2014, the EDAT, comprised of City of Salisbury, Wicomico County officials and members of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce formed to promote entrepreneurship and streamline business processes.
How do I obtain a business license in Wicomico County?
Step 1
Where:
online at: businessexpress.maryland.gov
What:
register your business with the State of Maryland through Assessment and Taxation,
for assistance with website contact 410-713-3560
Cost: NONE, unless the business is an LLC or Inc.
Step 2
Where:
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Old Court House Building
101 North Division St., Salisbury, MD
(410) 543-6551
What: fill out Business License Information sheet to start application process
Step 3 ***If the physical address of the business is within the limits of The City of Salisbury ***
Where:
City Finance Office
Room 103 Government Office Building
125 N. Division St., Salisbury, MD
(410) 548-3110
What: pay any required fees
Cost: zero to $60
Step 4
Where:
Wicomico County Finance Office
Room 102, Government Office Building
125 N. Division St., Salisbury, MD
(410) 548-4840
What: pre-pay Wicomico County Personal Property Tax
Cost: $100* (if no Real Estate is recorded in the same name as licensee)
*Note: If at end of year, pre-payment exceeds the actual Personal Property Tax, the balance is returned.
Step 5 ***If physical address of the business is in a township***
Where: TOWNSHIP
What: receive approval from the township
Cost: determined by township
Final Step
Where:
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Old Court House
101 N. Division St., Salisbury, MD
(410) 543-6551.
What: issue Business License
Requirements: a paid status in computer system by all required agencies
Cost: determined by type of license