License requirements for general handyman?

4/2/2015 at 2:44:35 PM

I am also a general handyman. All I have ever had is workers compensation, liability insurance, and a GST number.

4/2/2015 at 4:01:35 PM

I also have been doing this for years. The only thing required is make sure to pay the government their taxes and you have insurance. I also have all the safety certificates and residential construction certificate. Not required though.

4/2/2015 at 4:29:34 PM

Steve,

Depending where you are, you may require a business license. Where I am, about 60 miles (100 k) west on Edmonton, I have a business license through the county. I'd contact your local county office or municipal office just to be sure. If it is required and you don't have one, there may be some substantial fines. Not all areas require the license. If it is required, often the cost is free or minimal.

Regards,

Mark

4/2/2015 at 4:52:45 PM

Don't touch the electrical or gas without a license.

4/2/2015 at 4:57:33 PM

Need a licence for trades Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Toxic material removal. General handy man does not require a licence.

4/3/2015 at 3:51:03 PM

I had to look up where Wawota (pop = 560) is; it looks like you are smack in the middle of Regina and Brandon. Not sure if Regina has a reach to where you are located (2.5 hours +/-away) but whatever locality that administers your community that may be the first step.

Cheers

John Kuehnl-Cadwell

Master Electrician

Datawise Solutions Inc