How to Start a Handyman Business In Kentucky
Here are some steps on how to start a legal handyman business in the state of Kentucky. You may want to start here: How To Start A Handyman Business. Make sure you research properly as laws are constantly changing.
Getting started– The state of Kentucky has created a website to help you start your business: http://onestop.ky.gov/
-Register your handyman business name.
Find out more about registering a business name here: http://onestop.ky.gov/start/Pages/structure.aspx
If you need help selecting a name for your handyman business: Choosing a Handyman Business Name and Handyman Business Name Ideas
-Select your business structure.
Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc. Find out more here: http://onestop.ky.gov/start/Pages/structure.aspx More on Business Entities Here: Handyman Business Structure
-Register your handyman business.
Find out more about how register your business with the state of Kentucky here: https://onestop.ky.gov/
-Open a Business Checking Account.
You will need to open a separate bank account for your handyman business with your new business name.
-Find out about taxes and 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 info about taxes here: http://onestop.ky.gov/start/Pages/statetax.aspx and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business
-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 Contractor in Kentucky.
Check with your local government to see if you need to register as a handyman.
-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, Permits, Building Codes and Inspections.
You may be required to obtain a license to operate your handyman business in a particular locale, whether you are a resident, or not. You may also need a license and/or certification to perform certain types of work such as electrical or plumbing.