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Do you need a license to be a general contractor in MA? Massachusetts general contractors who work on buildings of less than 35,000 cubic feet must have a license issued by the state. In some cases, you may also need to register as a home improvement contractor through the Office of Public Safety and Inspections.
It is a common misconception that a reciprocity agreement between states allows contractors to avoid licensing requirements in that state. Contractors must still go through the process of obtaining a license in each state that they plan to operate.
How to start a contracting business in Massachusetts Choosing a business structure (Corporation, sole proprietor, LLC) Filing for a “Doing Business As” (DBA) Certificate. Registering your business with the state. Obtaining a Tax ID and learning about tax rules.
Forms and notices for newly-hired employees Form I-9 Employment eligibility verification form, US Dept. of Homeland Security. Form M-4: Massachusetts employee's withholding exemption certificate, Mass. Dept. Form NHR: New hire and independent contractor reporting form, Mass. Dept. Form W2 Federal tax withholding, IRS.
Generally speaking, a general contractor is someone who manages a team of subcontractors to help do various types of construction projects in your home. A custom home builder, however, is specialized in building custom homes and is able to complete this specific type of project start to finish on their own.
Is done without the direction and control of the employer; and. is performed outside the usual course of the employer's business; and. is done by someone who has their own, independent business or trade doing that kind of work.