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Tel: 1300 489 099
Fax: (+618) 6251 1501
be.info@demirs.wa.gov.au
We are currently experiencing a high volume of building registration applications.
Our team is diligently working to ensure each application is processed as soon as possible.
We apologise for any delays and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
If you have any urgent inquiries or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our licensing team on 1300 489 099.
Individuals, partnerships and companies that wish to contract with others to provide building work valued over $20,000 must be registered as a 'building contractor' and demonstrate both financial and organisational capacity.
Refer to the Building Services Board’s ‘Management and Supervision Policy’ for details of the financial and organisational requirements. The Building Services Board generally requires an applicant for building contractor registration to demonstrate access to a minimum of $50,000 in cash or cash equivalent and have a quick ratio of at least 1:1 to meet the financial requirements. Partnerships and companies will also be required to have at least one nominated supervisor who is a registered 'building practitioner'.
It is important to note that a trust cannot obtain registration. The trustee of the trust must apply for registration however all documents and financial information provided must pertain to the trustee only.
As of 1 February 2023, the Building Service Board will have enhanced powers to manage the commercial conduct and behaviour of registered building service providers. These changes relate to certain events that occurred on or after this date.
It is important that you are aware of these changes as they may impact your application for registration. View full details of the changes here.
To apply for registration as a building contractor, start by reading the Building contractor application guidelines. Once you understand the application process, download and complete:
When you have completed the application form, the management and supervision questionnaire, and business profile information statement, submit them and any supporting documents to Licensing Services with the applicable fees. Your application can be submitted online, by post or in person.
All building service provider initial application forms have been revised and are available below. Older versions of these forms can no longer be accepted when submitting online. Any applications received online that include a form with payment details will be deleted.
Download the PDF application form, business profile and questionnaire: Online: Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online By post or in person: If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application. Applications received without payment will not be accepted. PROTECTION OF CREDIT CARDHOLDER INFORMATION: The department is committed to protecting your personal information it collects, uses or discloses when processing applications and making transactions. Under no circumstances should you include your payment card (credit/debit) details as part of any application submitted online. This includes for payment, proof of ID or within any other supporting documentation such as financial statements that accompany your application. Download the PDF application forms, business profile and questionnaire: Online: Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online By post or in person: If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application. Applications received without payment will not be accepted. PROTECTION OF CREDIT CARDHOLDER INFORMATION: The department is committed to protecting your personal information it collects, uses or discloses when processing applications and making transactions. Under no circumstances should you include your payment card (credit/debit) details as part of any application submitted online. This includes for payment, proof of ID or within any other supporting documentation such as financial statements that accompany your application. Download the PDF application form, business profile and questionnaire: Online: Submit your application onlineClick here to submit and pay for your application online By post or in person: If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must complete the Application payment form and attach it to your application. Applications received without payment will not be accepted. PROTECTION OF CREDIT CARDHOLDER INFORMATION: The department is committed to protecting your personal information it collects, uses or discloses when processing applications and making transactions. Under no circumstances should you include your payment card (credit/debit) details as part of any application submitted online. This includes for payment, proof of ID or within any other supporting documentation such as financial statements that accompany your application.Individual
Application form
How to submit your application
Partnership
Application form
How to submit your application
Company/body corporate
Application form
How to submit your application
If you are unsure of which form to use or about any of the information above, contact Licensing Services on 1300 489 099 or email be.info@demirs.wa.gov.au.
If you are registered or licensed as a builder elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to carry out building work in Western Australia, you can find out more information about having your licence recognised in WA.
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