Selling a trade business in Michigan
For owners of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing and specialist trade businesses in Michigan who are thinking about a possible sale and want a practical plan for their crew, customers and future.
Licensing in Michigan
Licenses are often held by a person, not the company. Before a sale, know which licenses the business relies on and who holds them.
- Mechanical, electrical and plumbing licenses are issued through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
- Residential builders and maintenance and alteration contractors are also licensed through LARA.
Confirm current requirements directly with the licensing agency.
Last verified: against the official sources below. Requirements can change.
Official licensing sources
Use these to confirm which trades the state licensing section covers — electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boiler and residential builder — and how to apply, renew or check a residential builder license.
Get ready
- Organize financial statements and current-year results.
- Separate service agreements from one-off installation revenue.
- Document crew leadership and license dependencies.
- Write down the jobs only you can do today.
- Decide what you want your next chapter to look like.
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Preparation guidance only. This is not legal advice, a valuation or an offer to buy or sell. Business-specific questions are best answered by a human advisor.