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Starting a Roofing Business
Business structure, licensing, first-year checklist, and what you actually need before your first job.
LLC vs S-Corp for a Roofing Business
Choosing a business structure when starting a roofing company — taxes, liability, and self-employment tax implications.
State License Requirements for Roofers
Which states require a roofing contractor license, who issues it, and what the application process looks like.
First-Year Checklist for a New Roofing Company
Everything you need to set up before your first paid job — license, insurance, EIN, bank, accounting, contracts, COIs.
The Bare Minimum You Need to Start a Roofing Business
What's actually required to start working — and what you can defer until you have revenue.