Laws For Contractors In Fairfax
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Do I really need to get a business license in Virginia? Yes! It's true that a lot of self-employed individuals, particularly those who work from home, never get a state or local Virginia business license.
If you are in Construction, or “handyman” category, if you will be carrying out jobs in Virginia that exceed a total of $1,000 in labor or materials you will require a Virginia Contractor's License.
A general contractor license is mandatory if your business offers construction-related services in Virginia. However, the type of license you'll need depends on the size and type of projects your business will perform.
Verify a Contractor To verify if a contractor is licensed, go to DPORs License Lookup or call 804-367-8500, TTY 711. Contact the Permit Application Center via email or by calling 703-222-0801, TTY 711, for help. Go to When a Permit is Required or to our Permit Library to find out what types of permits are required.
For example, Virginia requires independent contractors to obtain a business license and register for state and federal tax IDs. There are also regulations around worker's compensation coverage and unemployment insurance that may apply, depending on the nature of the contract.
Compared to other states, Virginia's contractor license requirements are generally straightforward. Anyone performing or managing a project — or removing, repairing, or improving a project valued in excess of $1,000 — requires a license.
Any person who undertakes work without (i) any valid Virginia contractor's license or certificate when a license or certificate is required by this chapter or (ii) the proper class of license as defined in § 54.1-1100 for the work undertaken, shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500 per day for each day that such ...
Not only are they not qualified to do the job, but you could also be held liable if something goes wrong. For example, if an unlicensed contractor cuts corners and does not pull the proper permits, you could be fined. Even if the job is completed without any problems, you may still have trouble down the road.
By checking for formal complaints with a consumer agency you might spot a history of poor service. Search for complaints with the Better Business Bureau at BBB.
