Add Watermark To Legal Alabama Contractors Forms For Free

A general contractor is required for residential and commercial work with a value of $10,000 or more. Always remember not to perform electrical or plumbing work with your handyman tools as a handyman without a license or handyman insurance.

General contractors must be licensed to work on residential projects of more than $10,000 or commercial projects of more than $50,000. Being licensed in Alabama means you are automatically authorized to work in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Passing the General Contractor exam is a must. As well as passing the National Accredited NASCLA Commercial Builder exam, you must also pass the Business and Law exam. Once you pass, the Board will issue your general contractor's license.

Becoming an independent contractor is one of the many ways to be classified as self-employed. By definition, an independent contractor provides work or services on a contractual basis, whereas, self-employment is simply the act of earning money without operating within an employee-employer relationship.

Applicants have to present their business documents and company statements, as well as pass a professional examination, so that they can obtain an Alabama HVAC contractors license. You also have to pay a $150 examination fee and post a $15,000 performance bond. You need to use the official bond form.

The State of Alabama requires persons, firms, or corporations that engage in or transact any trade, business, commerce, occupation, vocation, or profession for gain or profit to pay a license fee. You may also need a license from the city that you will be operating the business in.