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