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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.

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State License Requirements for Roofers

Which states require a roofing contractor license, who issues it, and what the application process looks like.

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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.

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