# Corporations and Associations (GCA)

## Title 1. General Provisions

### Subtitle 5. Entity Names

#### Section 1-501

In this subtitle, "entity" includes:

(1) A corporation;

(2) A limited liability company;

(3) A limited liability partnership;

(4) A limited partnership;

(5) A limited liability limited partnership;

(6) A professional corporation;

(7) A trade name filer; and

(8) A business trust.

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Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass'ns (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)