Contracting Business Startup Checklist
Decide on Legal Entity Type
Choose & Register Business Name
Apply for Federal Employer Identification Number
Provide Information on Banks (Select 1 Bank)
Quotes for Liability Insurance
Quotes for Workers Compensation Insurance
Register For Withholding Tax
Register For S&U Tax
Register with Industrial Commission
Register with Department of Commerce
Complete IBR – 1
Apply for Contractors License
Check for any other licensing requirements
Establish Dun & Bradstreet Profile
Provide Quotes for Phones/Fax Lines
Provide Quotes for Cell Phone plans
Provide recommendation of local CPA’s
Provide recommendation of local Attorney’s
Accounting Systems
Application for Certificate of Occupancy
Establish up New Hire Reporting System
