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South Australia Licence Solutions

In South Australia, anyone who carries out or organises building work for others needs a building work contractor's licence from CBS. There is no dollar threshold.

Regulator: Consumer and Business Services (CBS). CBS, SA Government. Dan Pleaner, founder, Trade Licence Solutions.

Rules checked against the official regulator information. Confirm your exact case with Dan.

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The South Australia rules

  • No dollar threshold: anyone who carries out or organises building work for others needs a building work contractor's licence.
  • All building work must be supervised by a registered building work supervisor.
  • At least $10,000 in net assets for specified work. A restricted licence exists for subcontractors who don't meet this.
  • A National Police Certificate, issued within the last 12 months, is needed.

Official regulator: Consumer and Business Services (CBS). Rules change, so check the regulator page too.

Your steps to a South Australia licence

  1. Confirm your licence type, restricted or full.
  2. Gather your net assets evidence, supervisor details and police check.
  3. Apply through CBS, with us checking every document first.
  4. Respond to CBS questions until your licence is issued.

Dan's prices

Prices are from amounts, ex GST and government fees. Your $150 consultation is credited to the full fee.

ServicePrice
General builder licencefrom $2,000
Company or partnership licencefrom $550
Mutual recognitionfrom $550
Trade contractor licencefrom $495

South Australia licence questions

Is there a dollar threshold for a SA builder licence?

No. In South Australia anyone who carries out or organises building work for others needs a licence, with no dollar threshold.

Do I need $10,000 in net assets?

For specified work, yes. A restricted licence exists for subcontractors who don't meet this (to verify with Dan).

Who regulates builders in South Australia?

Consumer and Business Services (CBS) issues building work contractor licences.

How much does a SA licence cost?

Dan's service starts from $2,000 for a general builder licence, ex GST and government fees (to verify SA pricing).

Licensed interstate?

Interstate builders: check mutual recognition with CBS (to verify). Official information.

Talk to Dan

Dan handles your South Australia application from first call to approval. Call 0412 767 129 or send an enquiry.

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