What Do We Need to Subcontract Work in Other States or Cities

[Mermaidgirl]

My question involves independent contractors in the state of: Florida

I co-own a small construction business in Florida. Our company has all necessary licenses and insurance for our county/state.

We are looking to expand our business to other areas with the use of subcontractors.

My questions is, as long as the subcontractors we hire have all of the necessary licenses and insurance for their county/state, will we need anything for our business there as well?

Thank you.

[jk]

If they are doing business under your name, you will likely be required to be licensed and insured in every state you do business in. You may be able to ride under their license, if the subs will allow it but results in the company of record for the job being the one with the license. That means if somebody gets sued, the sub does and if there is a need to sue the customer, the sub has to do it. A lot of subs won't take on that liability if they aren't getting the full benefit of being the primary contractor.

[Mermaidgirl]

Then how do other companies like Home Depot do it? Do they have licenses and insurance in all 50 states?

[jk]

I really don't know but it does appear they actually do carry a lot of licenses:


http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/cata...icense_Numbers