The cost and time that it takes to secure a license depends on the type of license.  

There are a variety of processes for licensing. The applicant can find that out by researching the business they wish to operate...

There are a variety of processes for licensing. The applicant can find that out by researching the business they wish to operate...

DPIE only issues licenses for a few businesses. Once a Use & Occupancy Permit has been received, the aspiring business owner...

DPIE only issues licenses for a few businesses. Once a Use & Occupancy Permit has been received, the aspiring business owner...

The home-based business first must be approved by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (Park and Planning)...

The home-based business first must be approved by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (Park and Planning)...

The reasons are many. It may be that people who are unemployed or want to become entrepreneurs operate businesses out of their...

The reasons are many. It may be that people who are unemployed or want to become entrepreneurs operate businesses out of their...

Any business that does not have a valid Use and Occupancy Permit (U&O). Those businesses may include operating a lawn...