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Massachusetts Contractor Packet

What you need to start and run a trade business in Massachusetts, in one printable PDF: a first 30 days checklist, everyday forms, the rules in plain English, and a calendar of what’s due.

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What’s inside

Getting set up

  • First-30-days checklist
  • Which trades need a state license, and who to call
  • The workers’ comp decision, and what you have to file

Pricing and taxes

  • Who pays sales tax on your materials, and on your labor
  • A yearly calendar of filings and due dates

Forms and checklists

  • Business setup sheet and a before-your-first-job checklist
  • New job sheet, estimate, invoice and change order forms
  • Sub information sheet and a home contract checklist

If a customer doesn’t pay

  • What to collect on day one of every job
  • Your lien rights and deadlines, for when you need them
  • Printable job tracker

Where to check

  • The agencies and statutes behind the rules, with links
  • Checked November 2, 2026

What you won’t get from a quick search

  • A first 30 days checklist for Massachusetts, in the order to do it
  • Everyday forms you can copy and use: a new job sheet, estimate, invoice, change order and sub information sheet
  • The two credentials people mix up: Home Improvement Contractor registration and the Construction Supervisor License, and which work needs which
  • The statute’s own wording for the notice of contract, notice of identification, partial waiver and the 3-day cancel statement
  • What a written home improvement contract over $1,000 has to say, and the cap on your deposit
  • Workers’ comp for every employee, who can opt out, and what a stop work order costs per day
  • The lien steps in order, notice of contract, statement of amount due and the suit, with worked examples using real dates and dollars

Informational only. This packet should not be considered legal, financial, tax or business advice. Check with a licensed professional in your state before you rely on it.