Step 6: Obtain Licenses and Permits

Federal Licenses

If your business is involved in activities supervised and regulated by a federal agency – such as selling alcohol, firearms, commercial fishing, etc. – then you may need to obtain a federal license or permit. Here is a brief list of business activities that require these forms and information on how to apply.

See the list of federal licenses

Who is a Contractor?

In general, the term "contractor" means the person who is qualified for, and shall only be responsible for, the project s/he is hired for.  A contractor will include a person who submits a bid to, or physically works to construct, repair, alter, remodel, add to, demolish, subtract from, or improve any building or structure, including related improvements to real estate, for others/for resale to others/compensation.

Pasco County Contractors' Licenses

Pasco County requires a Contractor License, in addition to the State of Florida requirements,  application be made and approved for the following types of contracting:

GROUP I: 1. General Contractor; 2. Building Contractor; 3. Residential Contractor; 4. Electrical Contractor; 5. Roofing Contractor; 6. Class A Air-Conditioning Contractor; 7. Class B Air-Conditioning Contractor; 8. Mechanical Contractor; 9. Commercial Pool/Spa Contractor; 10. Residential Pool/Spa Contractor; 11. Swimming Pool/Spa Servicing Contractor; 12. Plumbing Contractor; and 13. Sheet Metal Contractor.

GROUP II: 14. Aluminum Contractor, Structural; 15. Aluminum Specialty Contractor; 16. Concrete Contractor; 17. Masonry Contractor; 18. Sign Contractor, Electrical; 19. Sign Contractor, Non-Electrical; 20. Structural Steel Contractor; 21. Irrigation Sprinkler Contractor 22. Solar Energy Installation Contractor; 23. Drywall Contractor; 24. Tile, Marble, and Terrazzo Contractor; 25. Insulation Contractor; 26. Carpentry Contractor; 27. Finish Carpentry Contractor 28. Plastering and Stucco Contractor; 29. Glass and Glazing Contractor; 30. Hurricane Protection Contractor; 31. Garage Door Contractor; 32. Marine Contractor; 33. Painting Contractor; and 34. Demolition Contractor.