If I own a small home improvement business, in which I plan on doing all of my own work, do I need a general contractor’s license to sell jobs to other companies?

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If I own a small home improvement business, in which I plan on doing all of my own work, do I need a general contractor’s license to sell jobs to other companies?

I will do residential siding, roofing, gutters, exterior painting, etc. but non-structural.

Asked on April 9, 2014 under Business Law, Michigan

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

If each work of improvement exceeds $500 you will need the appropriate contactor's license in your state to legally do what you want to do as a busienss. I suggest that you consult with an attorney in your locality that does business law for further advice. You may want to incorporate and have adequate insurance as well. Such an attorney can be found on attorneypages.com.


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