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Company registrations with the BPC
However, did you know that in such circumstances, the corporation will need to be registered as a builder with the Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) in the same way the individual builder has been registered?
Why should I register my company?
Whilst it can be frustrating to hold and potentially renew both registrations on an annual basis, the “Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic) (DBCA)” requires all persons, whether an individual or a corporation, to be registered, and the registration must authorise the builder to carry out the domestic building work.
A failure to adhere to these requirements may result in a 500-penalty unit fine for the natural person and/or 2500 penalty units for the corporation. This means $101,755.00 for the natural person and or $508,775.00 for the corporation for the 2025-2026 financial year.
It is important to understand that the trading name will need to align with the contract and insurance documents before a building permit can be issued. Therefore, builders will need to register with the BPC if they wish to engage in projects as the corporation.
How should I register my company?
Builders will need to register their company with the BPC as they would with their individual registrations. Registration applications can be made here.
The BPC will consider the following factors when determining the outcome of a corporate registration application:
- at least one director of the company is in possession of a current individual registration
- the company and each of the directors meet the required personal and financial probity criteria; and
- directors are not excluded persons.
The BPC defines ‘excluded persons’ to mean a director who has been disqualified or has previously been disqualified from registering as a building practitioner with the BPC.
Do I need to disclose and advertise my registration details?
Yes. The Building Act 1993 (Vic) requires all building practitioners to show and advertise their building registration details, such as their individual and company registration names and numbers, on all written and published materials. This can include, but are not limited to:
- Written quotes
- Contracts
- Online webpages
- Social Media
- Print Media (e.g., newspapers, magazines etc.)
- Flyers; and
- Newsletters.
To find out more, contact HIA's Contracts and Compliance team
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