| Employer Identification Number (EIN) |
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
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| Maryland Business Registration (LLC/Corporation) with SDAT |
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
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| Trade Name (DBA) Filing |
Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) |
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| Sales and Use Tax License (Sales Tax Registration) |
Comptroller of Maryland |
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| Fire Safety Equipment and Inspection for Mobile Cooking |
Local Fire Marshal (Charles County/Local Jurisdiction) |
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| General Liability Insurance |
Private insurers |
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| Workers’ Compensation Insurance (if you hire employees) |
Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (policy from private insurer) |
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| Charles County Health Department — Mobile Food Unit Permit |
Charles County Health Department |
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| Commissary Agreement — MD Mobile Food Unit Requirement |
MD State Health Department / Local Health Authority |
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| Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) |
ANSI-Accredited Certification Body (ServSafe, Prometric, etc.) |
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| MD Food Handler Certification |
State-Approved Training Provider |
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| Commercial Vehicle Registration & Commercial Auto Insurance |
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (registration); private insurance carriers for commercial auto insurance |
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| Food Service Facility License (Mobile Unit) — Application to Operate a Food Establishment |
Charles County Department of Health — Environmental Health |
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| Food Establishment Plan Review (Mobile Unit) |
Charles County Department of Health — Environmental Health |
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| Temporary Food Establishment Permit (for events/festivals in Charles County) |
Charles County Department of Health — Environmental Health |
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| Trader’s License (Retailer License) |
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Charles County |
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| Workers’ Compensation Commission Certificate of Compliance/Waiver (license application attachment) |
Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission |
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| Commissary/Base of Operations Agreement (Mobile Unit Support) |
Charles County Department of Health — Environmental Health |
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| Proposed Menu Submission (Plan Review Attachment) |
Charles County Department of Health — Environmental Health |
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| Pre-Opening Health Inspection (Mobile Unit) |
Charles County Department of Health — Environmental Health |
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