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Louisiana subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Louisiana, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Louisiana
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
Required for projects over $50,000 (commercial) or $75,000 (residential).
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.
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) requires license for projects over $50,000 (commercial) or $75,000 (residential). Mandatory for GCs and subs over thresholds.
Louisiana is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Bond required as part of LSLBC license application
- LSLBC: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
- LWC: Louisiana Workforce Commission
Summary for Louisiana
Louisiana actively enforces unlicensed contractor provisions. Federal OSHA applies.
Track all of this automatically in Louisiana
TradeGuard asks each sub for these documents through an upload link and shows what's missing for Louisiana, with alerts before anything expires.
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Louisiana compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Louisiana?+
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) requires license for projects over $50,000 (commercial) or $75,000 (residential). Mandatory for GCs and subs over thresholds.
Does Louisiana follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Louisiana 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 Louisiana?+
Yes. Bond required as part of LSLBC license application
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Louisiana agencies before relying on them.