You have a business plan. You know your target market. Now you need to find a place to run your business.
Important: To register your business in Maryland, you must have a real office address in Maryland. You can’t use a P.O. Box or a mail forwarding service.
Your Location Options
- Ask for help
Talk to friends and family for ideas. - Work from home
Run your business from your house. - Find a business space
Rent or buy a separate location.
Maryland Database of Commercial and Industrial Properties
The Maryland database of commercial and industrial properties helps you find places for your business. This database lists different types of properties you can use.
Types of Properties:
- Buildings Ready for Use
- Factory and warehouse spaces
- Office buildings
- Store locations
- Land for New Construction
- Land approved for business use
- Has permits for building
- Ready for construction to start
Business Incubators in Maryland
A business incubator or co-working space helps new companies get started. Often, shared spaces can offer much more than a place to work, including:
- Training and advice
- Help with business planning
- Support from experienced business owners
To find an incubator or co-working space in your area, consider reaching out to your local economic development office for guidance.
Science and Technology Parks
Maryland has many science and technology parks. These parks work with top universities and research centers. They offer:
- Access to world-class universities
- Partnership opportunities
- Modern facilities
- Connections to other innovative companies
Research parks in Maryland include:
- bwtech@UMBC
In partnership with UMBC, bwtech focuses on cybersecurity and technology industries. It is nationally recognized for life sciences and high-tech innovation. - The Science & Technology Park at Johns Hopkins
Located near Johns Hopkins Medical Center, this 88-acre area includes advanced research labs, housing, a K–8 public school, and open green space. - University of Maryland BioPark
Located in downtown Baltimore, this park supports biomedical research and includes labs, offices, and 12 buildings for businesses of all sizes. - University of Maryland Discovery District
Maryland’s largest research park. It offers office and conference space and connects university researchers, students, and staff with government and private sector partners. - The Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology (PIC MC)
Located in Montgomery County near I-270, this park supports life sciences, cybersecurity, and other technology companies. - Riverside Research Park
A 177-acre biomedical research and development campus in Frederick, Maryland, along the Monocacy River.
Opportunity Zones in Maryland
Opportunity Zones are areas in Maryland that offer special tax benefits for investments. These benefits aim to boost economic growth in communities that need it most. To qualify, investors must put their capital gains into funds that invest at least 90% in businesses or property within these Opportunity Zones.
Note: The tax benefits for Opportunity Zones have recently changed. For information about the original benefits, you can find Opportunity Zone details here.
These Opportunity Zones can be found all over Maryland. If you want to start or grow your business in one of these areas, you can see where they are on the Maryland Opportunity Zones map.