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How To Start A Landscaping Business In North Carolina- Lawn Care Startup Requirements

Rich PrueBy Rich PrueOctober 16, 2016Updated:April 19, 20233 Mins Read
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A landscaping or lawn care business in North Carolina can provide a great part-time or full-time income.   Your landscaping business could include gardening, lawn mowing, leaf and lawn debris removal, excavation, tree work, and more.  You may want to start here: How To Start A Landscaping Business.  You can find the links to help get your new landscaping business registered in North Carolina below.

How to Register A Landscaping Business in North Carolina

Getting started in North Carolina– The state of North Carolina has a website about starting a business in North Carolina here: http://www.blnc.gov/start-your-business

-Register your landscaping business name.

Find out more about registering a business name in North Carolina here: http://www.blnc.gov/start-your-business/business-forms If you need help selecting a name for your landscaping business:  How to Choose A Business Name and Landscaping Business Name Ideas

-Select a business structure for your landscaping or lawn care business.

Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.  Find out more here: http://www.blnc.gov/start-your-business/selecting-a-business-structure

-Register your landscaping business.

You can register your landscaping business with the state of North Carolina here: http://www.dornc.com/electronic/registration/

-Open a Business Checking Account with your Bank.

Open a new bank account for your landscaping business with your new business name.

-Tax Requirements.

You could do your own taxes or hire an accountant do the work. More info about taxes here: http://www.dornc.com/ and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business

-Get Landscaping Software.

Landscaping software will streamline your business before you even start, giving you visibility and control over all your leads, sales, jobs, and tasks from a single program to get your company on the fast track toward growth. You’ll also be able to create estimates, place material orders, automate the boring (but necessary) stuff, empowering you and your team to finish jobs on time and on budget. Try JobNimbus for Free!

-Get Liability Insurance.

We work with ContractorsLiability.com because they’re the one-stop-shop for General Liability insurance and are able to get online quotes in all 50 states. Learn more > 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 Contractor in North Carolina.

Depending on what type of landscaping work you will be doing, you may need to register as a contractor.  Check here to see if you need to register as a contractor in North Carolina:  http://www.nclbgc.org/ .

-Get Health Insurance.

You will need health insurance for you and your employees.

-City License, Certifications, and Permits.

You may need to get a license to operate your landscaping business in certain areas.  You may need special certifications to use lawn chemicals.  Also, you may need to apply for permits for certain landscaping jobs.
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Rich Prue is the founder of The Roofer’s Helper, a leading resource for roofing contractors and homeowners seeking expert advice on roofing industry trends, business tips, and home maintenance. With years of hands-on experience as a second-generation roofer, Rich brings practical knowledge and insider insights to help roofing professionals start and grow their businesses and serve clients effectively. The Roofer's Helper platform reaches close to 1 million followers on social media, offering both educational and entertaining content, business resources, marketing tips, and product recommendations to roofing professionals and homeowners alike. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-prue/

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