Licence your company. Secure your nominee.

Your company cannot contract building work in Queensland without its own QBCC licence and a nominee supervisor in the same class. We prepare both together, fix nominee changes fast, and include the QBCC fees in one package price.

Why a company needs its own licence?

A company is a separate legal entity. If it enters building contracts, invoices clients, or takes on projects in its own name, it must hold its own QBCC contractor licence. A director holding a personal licence does not extend cover to the company. Contracting through an unlicensed company is unlicensed contracting, with the penalties, insurance exposure and contract-recovery risk that follow.

A company licence cannot stand on its own. It is bound to a nominee supervisor.

The nominee supervisor: the person your company licence depends on

Every company contractor licence must have a nominee supervisor. This is the licensed individual who is accountable for the company’s building work: supervising it, keeping the site safe, and ensuring it meets the codes and standards. The company holds the licence and signs the contracts; the nominee carries the technical authority behind it.

No nominee, no company licence. No licence, no construction.

If your intended nominee is not yet licensed, that individual application has to run alongside the company application. And if a nominee resigns or moves on during the process, the application is instantly affected and can stall. For a business, every day without a licence is lost revenue, delayed starts, subcontractors on hold and stalled cash flow.

A nominee must be:

Who this is for?

What QBCC requires

The Process

The Strategy Session is a paid, standalone 45-minute call that maps your exact company and nominee pathway: class, nominee, scope of work, MFR and sequencing. If you proceed to a full licence support package, the QBCC application fees are included in the package price, so there are no surprise government charges on top. One package, one price. All prices exclude GST and are tax deductible.

Free 15-minute consultation

Understand your licencing requirements, your background and confirm whether we are the right service for you

Strategy Session

A 45-minute video call defining your eligibility, licensing pathway tailored to your situation ($352).

Limited in person meeting also available in Brisbane area. 

Application

Company application and/or nominee application preparation.

Licence granted

Lodgement and management of QBCC queries until QBCC licence granted.

100% Approval rate.
Trusted by Construction Professionals across Queensland

Builders, site supervisors and construction professionals across Queensland rely on QBCC Express to prepare their QBCC licence applications correctly.
Their experience speaks for itself.

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Thanks for the five stars, Samuel, means a lot to get the recognition.
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I was in desperate need to get my QBCC license quickly. But unfortunately I had to do another unit in my glass and glazing course to get approved, Karen informed me straight away of this and even helped me when I couldn’t get ahold of the other company I was communicating with for that standard. she made it stress free for me and was always available if I had any questions would highly recommend her. Thanks again

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Thanks Zain, glad we could get onto that extra glass and glazing unit early and chase it down when the other provider went quiet. Good outcome getting your QBCC licence sorted despite the added step.
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Thanks for the five stars, Sam. Appreciate you taking the time to leave it.
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Dean Price
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I had a great experience with Karen helping me gain my QBCC design license. Karen is highly efficient, a very prompt communicator and delivered even faster than she originally mentioned. The whole experience felt very stress free with Karen managing everything. I will be highly recommending QBCC Express to any one. Thanks Karen!

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Thanks Dean, glad we could get your Design licence sorted and land it ahead of schedule. Appreciate you recommending QBCC Express on the back of it.
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Complicated process made very easy by the team at QBCC Express. Great communication all the way through to the aproval.

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Thanks Nicolas, glad we could take a complicated process and make it easy to follow. Great to hear the communication landed well right through to approval.
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26 July 2026
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QBCC Express was amazing and made the entire Open Supervisor license hassle free. Highly recommend

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Thanks Kurt, really glad we could make your Open Supervisor Licence application hassle free. Enjoy the next step in your career.
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I just wanted to thank you again for helping me with my QBCC licensing. The support I received from QBCC Express was amazing, I had a quick turnaround with my Licence. Many people find the licensing process confusing or stressful.....Not with Express they made me feel confident with the process all the way.

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Appreciate you coming back to leave this, Troy. Glad we could get your QBCC licensing sorted and make the process straightforward for you.
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Karen was professional throughout the process and maintained excellent communication while assisting me in obtaining my Mid Rise Supervisor Licence. I wouldn't hesitate to use her services again in the future and would highly recommend her to others.

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Thanks for the kind words, Mick. Glad the Mid Rise Supervisor Licence process was smooth and the communication kept you in the loop. Look forward to helping again down the track.
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Great service very quick and easy process

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Thanks Craig, quick and easy is exactly what we aim for. Appreciate the recommendation.
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Amazing support trying to navigate the QBCC licensing requirements. Karen made the process straightforward and easy to understand, taking the time to explain each step and answer all of my questions. Her knowledge, professionalism, and willingness to help gave me confidence throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Karen to anyone needing assistance with QBCC licensing.

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Thanks so much for this, Vince. Really glad I could walk you through each step and answer everything along the way. That's what the process should feel like.
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Commonly Asked Questions

Can my company just use my personal builder licence?

No. A company that contracts building work must hold its own QBCC licence in the company's name, supported by a nominee supervisor. A personal licence covers you, not the entity.

Do I need a nominee supervisor to get a company licence?

Yes. You cannot hold or obtain a company licence without one. Construction work cannot legally begin without a nominee.

What is a nominee supervisor?

A licensed individual, in the same class as the company licence, who is an employee, secretary or director, and who is accountable for supervising the company's building work. They cannot contract with the public if they are holding nominee supervisor licence. 

Our nominee is not licensed yet. Is that a problem?

No. We lodge the nominee's individual application at the same time as the company application, and coordinate RPL if a qualification is missing, so both progress together.

What happens if my nominee supervisor resigns during the application?

The application becomes incomplete and can stall unless it is corrected immediately. Handled quickly and correctly, you can keep your place in the queue rather than restarting. We manage exactly this.

Will QBCC restart my application if my nominee changes?

Not always. If the new nominee and documentation are corrected and resubmitted quickly and correctly, the application can continue from where it was.

Can a company operate without a nominee supervisor?

No. Construction work cannot legally begin without a nominee in place. No nominee, no company licence.

Does mutual recognition cover a company?

No. Mutual recognition applies to individuals only. A company must hold a Queensland licence in its own right, with a Queensland-licensed nominee.