Business Center - Montgomery County, Maryland

The Montgomery County Business Center is your primary resource for information on starting, growing, and managing a business in Montgomery County, Maryland. Here you will find comprehensive, step-by-step guides with links to helpful resources. You also can request a meeting with one of our staff members for additional assistance.

Start a Business

Starting a business can be challenging. Being prepared and well-informed will help. Learn what it takes to move your idea from dream to reality and the requirements to launch your business in Montgomery County.

Expand or Move Your Business

Business is good, and you’re looking to expand, or maybe you’re looking to Montgomery County as the next location for your business. Discover the information and resources you need to grow your business and thrive.

COVID-19 Assistance

If your business was negatively impacted by COVID-19 there may be assistance from the federal government available to you through Montgomery County, Maryland.

Retail Business Rental Assistance

If you are a brick-and-mortar retail business which suffered revenue losses during the pandemic, you may be eligible to apply for financial assistance.

Workforce

Learn how you can tap into Montgomery County’s diverse and well-educated employee candidate pool, university and community college training opportunities, and other workforce resources.

Business Resources

Learn about organizations in Montgomery County which provide business services and support to you, and other resources which may be able to support your business growth.

Licenses & Permits

See a complete list of all licenses and permits necessary for running a business in Montgomery County.

Laws & Regulations

Learn about the laws and regulations that your business must adhere to if it is operating in Montgomery County.

Grow your Business in Montgomery County, Maryland