# Can I work without a general construction license?
Author: riya0123

Acting without a [general construction license](https://houseura.com/blog/biggest-construction-companies-in-the-us/) will bring about legal difficulties, penalty, or disqualification of bidding works. Not all the smaller jobs will require a licence although the majority of large or professional jobs will. Being licensed is always good: it ensures that you have got what it takes and that the clients will feel confident. The article written by Houseura reveals the dangers of working on an unlicensed basis and the way to avoid these dangers.