Week 02 · Forge Curriculum
DOING BUSINESS IN ARIZONA™
The Arizona Compliance & Operations Checklist
Learn how to legally establish, operate, and grow a business in Arizona while avoiding common mistakes that cost contractors time and money.
Topics Covered
What this week covers
Business Registration
- Arizona Corporation Commission
- Arizona LLC Formation
- Sole Proprietorship Considerations
- Partnership Structures
- EIN Registration
- Business Banking Setup
Arizona Licensing
- Registrar of Contractors Requirements
- Specialty Trade Licensing
- Residential Licensing
- Commercial Licensing
- Bonding Requirements
- Continuing Education Requirements
Taxes & Reporting
- Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT)
- State Tax Registration
- Employer Tax Obligations
- Federal Tax Requirements
- Payroll Requirements
Employment Compliance
- New Hire Reporting
- Workers Compensation
- Arizona Labor Requirements
- Independent Contractor Compliance
- Employee Handbook Requirements
Insurance Requirements
- General Liability
- Workers Compensation
- Commercial Auto
- Umbrella Coverage
- Professional Liability
- Equipment Coverage
Business Operations
- Arizona Business Resources
- Local Municipality Requirements
- City Licensing Requirements
- Permit Tracking
- Recordkeeping Requirements
Risk Management
- Contract Documentation
- Customer Agreements
- Change Orders
- Lien Rights
- Collection Procedures
- Dispute Resolution
Arizona Contractor Growth Resources
- Small Business Resources
- Economic Development Programs
- Local Networking Organizations
- Industry Associations
- Procurement Opportunities
- Government Contracting Resources
Homework Assignment
This Week's Homework
Complete the Arizona Business Compliance Checklist.
Deliverables
What You Walk Away With
- Arizona Compliance Workbook
- Contractor Compliance Checklist
- Licensing Resource Guide
- Business Registration Guide
- Insurance Evaluation Worksheet
- Arizona Contractor Resource Directory
Outcome
By The End Of This Module
A legally compliant Arizona business foundation prepared for sustainable growth.
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