Contractor Licensing FAQs

The Capitol Connection is our weekly Q & A column for contractors that focuses on topics pertaining to contractor's licensing.

Unlicensed Enforcement, LLC’s Licensed & Work Comp exemptions

We have been busy at Capitol Services helping contractors discover new opportunity in Nevada and Arizona, a ‘rush’ that is reflected in recent news of their leading the nation in state population growth over the last decade. Meanwhile, licensed contractors may find greater opportunity within the borders of California as government focuses on creating a ‘level’…

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Suspended Corporate License & Worker’s Compensation Update

Like the tide lifting all boats, trouble with a corporate license can also ‘suspend’ an individual’s personal work.  New California law will make no distinction in the size of a contractor’s business when it comes to providing compensation insurance coverage for employees on the job… Q: As indicated in the attached CSLB notice, my son’s license…

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Joint Venture Licensing in CA, Replacing a RMO & “Leaseback” License Requirements

Real world problems can sometimes be easy to solve. At other times, the complex nature of the problem seems to require a ‘by the numbers’ approach if you expect to reach your goal successfully. A contractor looking at a new ‘venture’ shows everyone the route to ‘jointly’ profiting… Q: I’m the president of our company and…

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Nevada Contractor License Applications & CA Partnership Licensing

We don’t think too much about government bureaucracy until something goes wrong. That’s usually when the complaints begin. In technology, the rule is ‘garbage in, garbage out’, because computers only know what they are told. You can’t fault government workers who must work with what they are given. Finally, some potentially troubling news from Nevada for…

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Disassociating General Qualifiers, Civil Judgement & Suspension

Parting may be ‘sweet sorrow’ but it’s also more paperwork for contractors. Nothing ‘ventured’, nothing gained. As a license qualifier departs it can also open up new avenues of individual opportunity. Another contractor faces a dire situation, and last I want your feedback to share… Q: I am in the process of leaving my company. What…

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