Q: Have instillation/light remodeling business, would like to take work for lawn care as well. Do I need another license?
Already have a registered and insured business license and ein for a remodeling and installation business. I was offered a field service vendor agreement to do lawn care, from another business. It is required that I have a registered and insured business licensed with the state, can I piggy back of the ones I already have or do I need to have a separate license and or business? Is it something I can just add to my current?
A: I cannot provide legal advice about your particular situation. However, here is some general information. If your business is operated using a corporation or limited liability company, unless your articles of incorporation or organization or other organizational documents prohibit it, you might be able to conduct the lawn care business using the same corporation or limited liability company. In such event, I do not believe you would need a new tax identification number. You would need to discuss with your insurance agent whether the lawn care business would be covered under your existing insurance policy or whether you would need to obtain a new or revised policy. You would need to check with the local governmental agency with whom you have a business license to determine whether you need to obtain a separate business license. I recommend that you consult with an attorney to receive legal advice about your particular business and organizational structure.
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