Many states require contractors to be licensed, so be sure to check. You will also need insurance and to be bonded. In addition to registering your business name and entity type, you may need a sales tax permit so you can purchase materials at wholesale. If you have employees, you will need to obtain an EIN and workers comp insurance. If you use independent contractors occasionally, you may want to check the IRS web site for information on how to correctly report their earnings.

Hey Larry, how did you ever get on with this? Who did you use for your liability insurance? I'd love to get a recommendation

Hi larryking, Check out our Permit Me Tool- it generates a relevant list of licenses and permits you need to run your business according to your business type and location. I plugged in Plumber and NC and found this list for you. Read about more about insurance in our Business Insurance Guide and our blog article on Small Business Insurance: Protect Your Business with the Proper Coverage.

I are in the same situation help me what kind of license or insurance do I need?