It is becoming more common for contractors to consider using their license with more than one business and becoming a qualifying agent for multiple companies. While this is legal when done properly, there are a three important considerations for any contractor considering serving as a qualifying agent for additional businesses. And each of these should be considered, discussed, and agreed upon by the parties before applying to become a qualifying agent so that any corporate entities can be properly established and agreements in place before the license is issued or work begins.

In Florida, most people who have a contractor’s license operate through a business, usually a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC). And it is legal for a license holder to serve as a qualifying agent for more than one business. But like everything relating to a contractor’s license, there is a right to operate more than one business and a wrong way. In this article we’ll cover the right way, and some common mistakes contractors make in qualifying more than one business.