Yes! It's true that many self-employed individuals, especially those who work from home, never get a business license in Utah. But if your local government finds out that you're running an unlicensed business, you might be fined, or even be prevented from doing business until you obtain the license.
Can I be my own Contractor? Pursuant to Utah State Code 55-55-305 a property owner is exempt from licensure and may engage in acts or practices included within the practice of construction trades subject to the stated circumstances and limitations within the Code.
It is illegal to hire a person who is not licensed to perform construction work on a project, unless the person is not required to be licensed. See Utah Code § 58-55-501(3).
No, you don't need a license to be a handyman in Utah unless a project's value exceeds $1,000. The handyman license, issued by the Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing, will cover you for projects up to $3,000. For even larger projects, you'll need to earn your contractor's license.
Yes! It's true that many self-employed individuals, especially those who work from home, never get a business license in Utah. But if your local government finds out that you're running an unlicensed business, you might be fined, or even be prevented from doing business until you obtain the license.
Planning to do construction work in Utah? You'll need to get a contractor's license. In addition to protecting your business, a Utah general contractor's license can boost your profit potential by helping you land bigger jobs. Without a license, you're limited to projects valued at less than $3,000.