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Building Contractor Residential (Unrestricted) Registration - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this registration if you intend to undertake construction work where the value of work is $12,000 or above on class 1a, class 2 and class 10 buildings, including:

  • Class 1a detached houses
  • Class 1a attached dwellings or Class 2 buildings of any height
  • Class 10 buildings attached to the above and constructed at the same time
  • Retaining walls not attached but on which the integrity of a Class 1 or 2 building depends.

You can apply for this registration as an individual or a company. Contractors currently registered in other states may apply for registration under mutual recognition.

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 registration as an individual you must:

  • hold a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) or equivalent
  • have at least three years practical experience in carrying out relevant building work
  • have at least three written references from registered building practitioners who can verify your experience
  • be fit and proper to hold the registration
  • provide a Net Assets Certificate from your accountant showing you have net tangible assets of at least $50,000.

To be eligible for this registration as a company you must provide:

  • an ASIC full company extract (no more than 28 days old)
  • a copy of either your Certification of Incorporation or Registration of Business Name
  • a Net Assets Certificate from your accountant showing you have net tangible assets of at least $50,000
  • details of at least one director or nominee that is a registered building practitioner qualified to supervise and carry out work on behalf of the corporation.

Duration

2 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $324.00

Fees for 2024-25
Apply Licence All $972.00

Payable once the Board has approved the application. Fees for 2024-25
Renew Renewal All $1296.00

Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Building Act 1993 Northern Territory

Regulation(s) name

Building Regulations 1993 Northern Territory

Transfer

This registration cannot be transferred.

Administering agency

Building Practitioners Board

Contact details

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