M-A-D-M Lawn Care

Nevada

 

Nevada Fertilizer License
The State of Nevada (NV) does not require a Fertilizer License. However, if your business is dealing in fertilizer in NV, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level.

 

Nevada Sales Tax ID
If your business is selling taxable goods or services in the State of Nevada (NV), you may be required to have a Sellers Permit issued by the Department of Taxation. 
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $15 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns. Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.

 

http://www.licenselogix.com/landscape-contractor-business-license.aspx

 

http://stateexamexperts.com/nv-landscaping.html

 

Background

 

All states have a strong interest in regulating landscaping contractors in order to protect consumers and because of the inherently dangerous nature of the work.

 

Typically, licensing requirements seek to reduce the risk of harm by creating minimum standards of competency and insurance coverage. To obtain a landscaping contractor license, you are often required to demonstrate experience and ability through examination, references, or both. Furthermore, you may be required to provide a surety bond, proof of insurance, and/or documentation demonstrating financial stability.

 

Ramifications of non-compliance

State and local governments are always revamping efforts to prevent the operation of unlicensed contractors, landscapers or otherwise. Unlicensed landscapers may face harsh civil and criminal penalties, ranging from fines to imprisonment.

 

The holder of an active license is entitled to contract for work in the classifications, which appear on the license. While the license is active, the licensee must maintain a current License Bond, a Qualified Individual, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage.

 

http://lawnchat.com/lawn-care-business/2415.html 

Should your lawn care business be bonded? From time to time, one thing we see some new lawn care business owners interested in, is becoming ‘bonded.’ 

 

http://landscaping.insureon.com/small-business-insurance/workers-comp/108

Workers' Compensation Insurance for Lawn Care and Landscaping Businesses

As a rule, if your business has employees, your state likely requires that you have some sort of Workman's Comp policy in place. Because lawn care and landscaping is a labor-intensive industry, this coverage is a savvy safeguard, both for your business and your employees. It could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars if something should happen to your employees while they mow lawns or scale trees to cut back branches. When in doubt about how your business can meet requirements you can always contact insurance experts to learn more.

 

Lawn Care and Landscaping Business Risk Management Tips

In addition to securing a Workers' Comp policy, there are other ways you can protect your employees from costly accidents. Implement these basic risk reduction strategies to create a safer work environment for you and your employees.

• Make sure employees are trained in safety protocol. This may include machine operation, safe lifting techniques, vision and hearing protection, respiratory protection, and first aid training. You may want to conduct regular safety sessions to ensure your employees know how to safely operate equipment and lift heavy items in order to stave off injuries.

• Ensure lawn care employees wear appropriate protective gear. Personal protective equipment may include work boots, long pants, impact-resistant safety glasses, earplugs or ear muffs to minimize noise exposure, and a dust mask when cutting branches.

• Maintain equipment to avoid malfunction and injuries. It's imperative to keep your equipment in proper working condition to promote a safe work environment. In the long run, proper maintenance can save time and money.

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A license may be issued to an individual, a general partnership, a limited partnership, a corporation, limited liability company, or a joint venture. The license belongs to the owner of an individual license, to the partnership, to the corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company as it is registered with the Nevada Secretary of State, or to the combination of licensees who are party to the joint venture.

 

Are we going to be a Non-Profit/501c3 or a For-Profit Lawn Care Service for the disabled, the elderly, Christians, and them who can't provide lawn care for themselves?

                  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501(c)_organization  

The most common type of tax-exempt nonprofit organization falls under category 501(c)(3), whereby a nonprofit organization is exempt from federal income tax if its activities have the following purposes: charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering amateur sports competition, or preventing cruelty to children or animals. The 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) categories are for politically active nonprofits, which have become increasingly important since the 2004 presidential election.

 

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