--- title: "Dental Practice Attorney in Maryland" description: "Dental Practice Attorney across Maryland. Alex Lubyansky represents buyers and sellers throughout Maryland." canonical: "https://acquisitionstars.com/dental-practice-attorney/md" firm: "Acquisition Stars" practice: "M&A and securities law" office: "Novi, Michigan (serves clients nationwide)" contact: "consult@acquisitionstars.com | 248-266-2790" --- # Dental Practice Attorney in Maryland By [Alex Lubyansky](https://acquisitionstars.com/about) Managing Partner Last updated September 8, 2026 Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on dental practice attorney matters across Maryland. Serving clients across Maryland. Alex Lubyansky on every engagement. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) ## Dental Practice Attorney Practice in Maryland Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on dental practice attorney matters across Maryland. Acquisition Stars helps clients with healthcare acquisitions and works with independent healthcare regulatory counsel on the regulatory work. An associate supports the M&A work. We tell you who would handle your matter before any introduction, and you decide whether to proceed. Maryland limits non-compete duration for some healthcare providers and is generally receptive to blue-pencil modification. The state has a relatively high corporate income tax rate of 8.25%. Whether you are acquiring a business, selling a company you have built, or navigating a complex transaction, the firm's approach is the same: senior M&A counsel leading the deal from the first draft through closing. ### Maryland Transaction Considerations - Maryland's county-level income taxes on pass-through income create significant variation in effective tax rates depending on where the business owner resides, which affects deal structure for S-corp and LLC acquisitions - The Maryland Economic Development Corporation and MEDCO financing may be involved in transactions with public-private partnerships - Maryland's proximity to federal government agencies means many target companies have government contracts requiring CFIUS and DCAA due diligence ### Discuss Your Maryland Transaction Share the basics. Alex reviews every inquiry and responds within one business day. ## Maryland Legal Framework for Dental Practice Acquisition Law ### Non-Compete Agreements Restricted by salary threshold ($15/hr). Reformation available for overbroad covenants. Restricted under the Maryland Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clause Act (effective October 1, 2019). Non-competes are prohibited for employees earning equal to or less than $15 per hour or $31,200 annually. For employees above the threshold, standard reasonableness requirements apply. Maryland courts use a reformation approach for overbroad covenants. ### Tax Considerations Maryland imposes an 8.25% corporate income tax. The state also imposes a county income tax on pass-through income received by Maryland residents, ranging from 2.25% to 3.2% depending on the county. Combined, Maryland has one of the highest state/local tax burdens for pass-through entity owners. Single-factor sales apportionment applies. ### Filing Requirements Entity mergers and formations require filing with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). Annual reports and personal property returns are required. The Comptroller's office must issue a tax clearance for asset purchases. ### Bulk Sales / Asset Purchases Maryland has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). However, Maryland Tax-General Article Section 7-310 requires that buyers of business assets obtain a tax clearance from the Comptroller of Maryland before closing. Failure to do so exposes the buyer to successor liability for the seller's unpaid taxes. ## Dental Practice Attorney in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions ### Does Acquisition Stars handle dental practice acquisition law matters throughout Maryland? Yes. Acquisition Stars is a nationwide M&A law firm. Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A side of engagements for clients in Maryland directly, from deal strategy through closing. We work with clients in every major metro and smaller markets throughout the state. ### How do Maryland non-compete laws affect business acquisitions and sales? Restricted under the Maryland Noncompete and Conflict of Interest Clause Act (effective October 1, 2019). Non-competes are prohibited for employees earning equal to or less than $15 per hour or $31,200 annually. For employees above the threshold, standard reasonableness requirements apply. Maryland courts use a reformation approach for overbroad covenants. ### What are the key Maryland tax considerations in a business transaction? Maryland imposes an 8.25% corporate income tax. The state also imposes a county income tax on pass-through income received by Maryland residents, ranging from 2.25% to 3.2% depending on the county. Combined, Maryland has one of the highest state/local tax burdens for pass-through entity owners. Single-factor sales apportionment applies. ### Does Maryland have a Bulk Sales Act that affects asset purchases? Maryland has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). However, Maryland Tax-General Article Section 7-310 requires that buyers of business assets obtain a tax clearance from the Comptroller of Maryland before closing. Failure to do so exposes the buyer to successor liability for the seller's unpaid taxes. ### What should Maryland business owners look for in an M&A attorney? Look for an attorney with genuine transaction experience, not just corporate formation work. Verify that the attorney has handled deals similar in size and structure to yours. In Maryland, confirm the attorney understands state-specific issues including Maryland's non-compete framework, successor liability rules, and any industry-specific regulations. At Acquisition Stars, Alex Lubyansky leads the M&A side of the engagement and reviews every transaction document, and the firm works with independent healthcare regulatory counsel on the regulatory work. ## Other M&A and Securities Services in Maryland Acquisition Stars handles M&A transactions for Maryland clients and works with independent securities counsel on securities matters. Alex Lubyansky leads every M&A engagement. 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An associate supports the M&A work. 15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide practice. LOI through closing. ### Request Engagement Assessment We review every transaction inquiry within one business day. LOI through closing. Nationwide. 15+ years of M&A experience. --- Source: https://acquisitionstars.com/dental-practice-attorney/md Markdown version generated for machine readers. Canonical HTML at the source URL.