Here are some steps you may need to take when trying to start a masonry company in the state of Alabama. You must do your own thorough research, as laws change regularly. Here are a number of items that need to be addressed (not necessarily in order) to start your masonry business, along with a few links to more information.
Alabama has a web page to help you get started with your business:
-Register your masonry business name.
You may need to register a fictitious name for your business.
If you need help selecting a name for your masonry business: Masonry Business Name Ideas and How To Choose A Business Name
-Select your business structure.
Determine what business structure you wish to have: Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.
-Register your masonry business.
You may be required to register your masonry business with your state.
-Open a Business Checking Account.
You will need to open a separate bank account for your masonry business with your new business name.
-Find out about taxes, hire an accountant.
You may want to file your own taxes if you are a small company. As you grow, it will be easier to have an accountant do the work. More information about taxes here:
-Get Business Software
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-Get Liability Insurance
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More about liability insurance here: Contractor Liability Insurance
-Worker’s Compensation.
You will need Worker’s Compensation if you have any employees. Find out more>
-Register as a Masonry Contractor.
You need to find out if your state or city requires you to register as an insured contractor.
-Get Health Insurance.
Since you will be self-employed, you will need your own health insurance. If you have employees, you will need a plan that will include their health needs also.
-City License.
You may be required to obtain a license to operate your masonry business in a particular locale, whether you are a resident, or not.
-Permits.
Depending on the locale, you may need to apply for permits before starting certain types of masonry jobs.
-Building Code and Inspections.
You must be aware of building codes for your particular job, and may be subject to inspections.
-OSHA.
Depending on how many employees you have, you may need to follow OSHA regulations. http://www.osha.gov
