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Arizona subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Arizona, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Arizona
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
Arizona ROC license required for work over $1,000.
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage.
Certificate showing workers' comp for the sub's employees. Who must carry it depends on the state and the number of employees.
Used to report what you pay the sub on Form 1099-NEC. For payments made in 2026 or later the IRS reporting threshold is $2,000 (it was $600).
Some owners and contracts require it, and some states require it on public projects.
Public owners require one on larger public contracts; the threshold depends on the owner and the state.
Public owners usually require it alongside the performance bond.
Often required with a bid on public work; it backs the bidder's promise to sign the contract at the bid price.
The bond the state requires for a contractor's license or registration; ask the sub for a copy.
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) licenses all contractors by classification. License required for work over $1,000 including labor and materials.
Arizona operates an approved state OSHA plan. Arizona has an approved state OSHA plan (ADOSH) for private and public sector
Bond amount varies by license classification ($2,500–$100,000)
- ROC: Arizona Registrar of Contractors
- ADOSH: Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health
- ICA: Industrial Commission of Arizona (Workers Comp)
Summary for Arizona
AZ ROC is active in enforcement. Workers comp required for all employers. State OSHA plan applies.
Track all of this automatically in Arizona
TradeGuard asks each sub for these documents through an upload link and shows what's missing for Arizona, with alerts before anything expires.
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Arizona compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Arizona?+
The Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) licenses all contractors by classification. License required for work over $1,000 including labor and materials.
Does Arizona follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Arizona runs its own OSHA-approved state plan. Arizona has an approved state OSHA plan (ADOSH) for private and public sector
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Arizona?+
Yes. Bond amount varies by license classification ($2,500–$100,000)
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Arizona agencies before relying on them.