Q: I'm becoming a general contractor in Batesville, Arkansas, focused on residential outdoor construction like masonry, roofing, guttering, fencing, and windows, with five employees. What are the requirements?
A: A residential outdoor contractor in Batesville needs these licenses and registrations: 1. Arkansas residential contractor or home improvement license 2. Commercial contractor license for larger public bids 3. Federal tax ID number (EIN) for payroll 4. Arkansas state employer ID 5. Arkansas sales tax permit 6. Fictitious name filing