TradeGuardArizona 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 of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
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.
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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.