How To Start A Painting Business In Massachusetts

Here is some information on how to register and start a painting business in the state of Massachusetts.

Getting Started-  Massachusetts has a helpful web page for starting a new business here: http://www.mass.gov/hed/business/start-business/new-business-steps.html

-Register your painting business name.

You may need to register a fictitious name for your business: https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/choose-register-your-business/register-your-business-name

If you need help selecting a name for your painting business: Choosing a Painting Business Name

-Select your business structure.

Determine what business structure you wish to have for your painting business: Sole-proprietor, LLC, Partnership, Corporation, etc.: https://www.sba.gov/starting-business/choose-your-business-structure

 -Register your painting business.

Register your new painting business with the state of Massachusetts Secretary of State’s Office

-Open a Business Checking Account.

You will need to open a separate bank account for your painting business with your new business name.

-Taxes.

You may choose to file your own taxes, or decide to hire an accountant.  More information about taxes here: https://www.mass.gov/business-taxes and http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Starting-a-Business .

  -Get Liability Insurance.

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Find out more about liability insurance here: Painting Business Liability Insurance

 -Register as a Contractor with the state of Massachusetts.

Check here to see if you will need to register as a contractor with the state of Massachusetts:  http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/consumer-rights-and-resources/home-improvement-contract/hic-registration/

-Worker’s Compensation.

You won’t need to worry about Worker’s Compensation unless you have employees. Get a Free Quote Now >

-Get Health Insurance.

You will be responsible for getting your own health insurance.  If you have employees, you will need a plan that will include their health needs also.

-City License.

You may be required to obtain a license operate your painting business in a particular locale, whether you are a resident, or not.