Final payments from the owner to the prime contractor become due within 45 days after the completion of the entire project. Upon receipt of payment from the owner, the prime contractor needs to make payment to their subs and suppliers within 10 days. The same deadline applies to all other payments down the chain.
The California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) limits unlicensed work to less than $1,000 including labor and materials (. In that case, you must have a California general contractor license.
Ing to the California Contractors State License Board, the new threshold to require a license will move up from $500 to $1,000. The change comes from a recently passed law, AB 2622.
As a general rule of thumb your contractor rate should be at least 50% more than you'd get for the same work as an employee.
Many sellers believe there is a general exemption from sales tax for labor charges. However, in California many types of labor charges are subject to tax. Tax applies to charges for producing, fabricating, or processing tangible personal property for your customers.
Ing to the California Contractors State License Board, the new threshold to require a license will move up from $500 to $1,000. The change comes from a recently passed law, AB 2622.
Although a document must be signed by each party to be considered legally binding, the mere presence of signatures does not guarantee that an agreement is enforceable in court. To be considered a legally binding contract or document, three critical elements must also be present: Subject, Consideration, and Capacity.
To write a simple contract, title it clearly, identify all parties and specify terms (services or payments). Include an offer, acceptance, consideration, and intent. Add a signature and date for enforceability. Written contracts reduce disputes and offer better legal security than verbal ones.
To draft a contract from scratch, start by identifying the parties involved and clearly outlining the agreement. Include consideration (what is exchanged), define the terms and conditions, ensure all parties are legally competent, and finalise it with signatures. These essential elements make the contract enforceable.