§ 1–503
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Corps. & Ass'ns § 1-503 (2026)
Title 1. General Provisions
Subtitle 5. Entity Names
§ 1–503LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An entity name may not contain language stating or implying that the entity is organized for a purpose other than that allowed by the entity’s:
(1)
Articles of incorporation, if the entity is a corporation;
(2)
Articles of organization, if the entity is a limited liability company;
(3)
Certificate of limited liability partnership, if the entity is a limited liability partnership;
(4)
Certificate of limited partnership, if the entity is a limited partnership; or
(5)
Articles of incorporation, if the entity is a professional corporation.
(b)
The name of a limited partnership may not contain the name of a limited partner unless:
(1)
It is also the name of a general partner; or
(2)
The business of the limited partnership had been carried on under the name before the admission of that limited partner.
(c)
Except for words specified in § 1–502(f) of this subtitle, the name of a professional corporation may not use any other word, abbreviation, affix, or prefix that indicates it is a corporation.