TradeGuardLouisiana 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 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
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.
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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.