Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland

Re: Permits for home Business

You need to set up a business entity and several options are available. As to this matter, see some of the other answers that I have provided to others asking questions on LawGuru.

Although I have not been involved with a matter at the scale that you present, I posit that health inspection matters may apply. This is something that I am available to assist you with should you desire to move further.

Lastly, I mention that intellectual property is a consideration. If your product is superior to those on the market then it is worth your time to invest in protecting your product. Many a cookie, tart, cheesecake, and other similar products have gained a profitable market share based upon name recognition and a well functioning distributorship.

Even if you view your business as small potatoes, do not loose sight of the need to properly structure your business. Liability protection is one objective, taxes is another, and protection of the hard work that you invest is yet the last. And, it essential that you have effective contracts to ensure that you are paid as well as bind those who supply your ingredients.

Contact an attorney should you require assistance with these matters.

Joe Holthaus

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