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Start your Plumber business: LLC & insurance

Before you pull a permit or sign a job, set up the business entity and the insurance your license requires. Most contractors form an LLC for liability protection, then carry general liability (and a surety bond where the state requires one).

Form your LLC

Northwest Registered Agent

Forms your LLC for $39 + state fee. Privacy-first — never sells your data, no upsells.

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ZenBusiness

Popular LLC formation. Opt out of the $199/yr auto-renewing add-on if you do not need it.

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Get insured

Thimble

By-the-job general liability — pay only when you work. Ideal when you are just starting out.

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NEXT Insurance

Instant online general liability from about $19/month, with low minimums.

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