We are a small, growing painting company from Kennesaw, GA. We were told about a General Contractor (Graphite Construction) who was hiring painters to work on some residential new home projects in Atlanta, owned by Brock Built construction. We interviewed with them and agreed to be paid a daily labor rate of $1200 per day for 6 days. (which we are now currently in the process of going to small claims court to recover payment) We are insured and have an LLC, but no business license yet. I am researching if we are required to hold one, and if so, is it state, county where we live, or county where we are working? I also sent an intent to lien to the builder, since the GC refuses to pay.