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Trader Licence (Second-Hand Dealer) - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this category of Trader Licence if you intend to operate a business that involves buying, selling, exchanging or otherwise dealing in second-hand goods in the Australian Capital Territory. This includes selling second-hand goods on someone else's behalf.

Items that fall under the broad definition of second-hand goods include:

  • jewellery
  • watches
  • bicycles and sports equipment
  • musical instruments.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • be at least 18 years of age
  • apply in the appropriate form
  • pay the required fee.

This licence may be applied for by individuals, partnerships and corporations.

Ongoing eligibility requirements

To comply with this licence, you must maintain a record detailing:

  • the date and time goods were bought, sold or received
  • a description of the goods, including colour, branding, serial number or any other hallmark
  • the person's full name, address, phone number and date of birth
  • the consideration given in exchange for the goods.

Duration

1 or 5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $173.00

One year. Fees for 2023-24
Apply Application All $786.00

Five years. Fees for 2023-24
Renew Renewal All $78.00

Renewal for ten days in one year. Fees for 2023-24

Act(s) name

Traders (Licensing) Act 2016 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Traders (Licensing) Regulation 2017 Australian Capital Territory

Application process

Apply

Your completed application must be supported by two (2) forms of personal identification for each individual, partner or executive officer. Please view the application form for details.

Administering agency

Justice and Community Safety Directorate

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.