TradeGuardArkansas subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Arkansas, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Arkansas
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration
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 Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board licenses contractors for projects over $20,000. Residential contractor license also available.
Arkansas is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Bond required as part of license application
- ACLB: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
- ADWS: Arkansas Dept of Workforce Services (Workers Comp)
Summary for Arkansas
License required for projects over $20,000. Federal OSHA applies.
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Arkansas compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Arkansas?+
The Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board licenses contractors for projects over $20,000. Residential contractor license also available.
Does Arkansas follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Arkansas is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Arkansas?+
Yes. Bond required as part of license application
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Arkansas agencies before relying on them.