Maryland is a franchise registration state and under Maryland law a franchise must be registered with the Maryland Attorney Generals Office. All franchise filings must be prepared under the Maryland Franchise.Registration and Disclosure Law and Maryland's Franchise Regulations. Are you registered with the Maryland Securities Division? The third step in the necessary filings process is to file a "Combined Central Registration" with the Maryland Comptroller's Office. This disclosure document summarizes certain provisions of your franchise agreement and other information in plain English. Some other documents involved in forming a franchise include letters of intent, trademark license agreements, and operations manuals. When if I Amend My FDD? Registration and Disclosure Law. Legal Documents Needed to Start a Franchise The two primary legal documents are the franchise agreement and the franchise disclosure document (FDD).