Construction Industry – Business Tips and Useful Links

To start and operate your professional practice or business there are a number of requirements and concerns, in addition to your licensure, that you will need to address. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has compiled a general list of these matters to support you in your efforts to become a successful Florida professional. Please contact the entities noted below for detailed information:

• Division of Workers’ Compensation
  Offers workers’ compensation insurance and assistance with exemptions
• Secretary of State, Division of Corporations
  Offers assistance with corporate and fictitious name registrations and information
• Employee Leasing/Payroll Services locate a licensed employee leasing company
  Offers assistance with providing employee leasing services and payroll management
• Local Building Department
  Offers assistance with plan review, permitting, and inspection requirements
• Local Insurance Agent for Liability Insurance
  Offers business liability insurance

Please note that the foregoing is a general list of requirements and concerns and there may be additional matters that your profession requires. You may wish to consult an attorney or certified public accountant.

• Florida Construction Lien Law
• National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
• Construction Licensing Officials Association of Florida
• Tips for Florida homeowners who plan to build or remodel a home