The problem no builder expects - but every builder must be ready for
A QBCC company licence is more than paperwork.
It’s the key that unlocks the entire business.
Without it, you can’t:
- Contract
- Start construction
- Sign jobs
- Access projects
- Generate revenue
So when something goes wrong during the application process,
the impact is immediate and painful.
This is exactly what happened to a client who came to me recently.
The 5-week problem that could have cost thousands
This client had already submitted their QBCC company licence.
They waited five long weeks.
Everything was moving smoothly.
Then their nominee supervisor resigned.
And suddenly everything stopped.
Under QBCC rules:
No nominee = no licence.
No licence = no construction.
Every day that passes without a licence means:
- Lost revenue
- Delayed project start
- Delayed payments
- Subcontractors on hold
- Clients waiting
- Cash flow stalled
For a business, that’s thousands of dollars a day.
Restarting the licence application would have meant
throwing away five weeks of waiting time.
They couldn’t afford that.
The urgent fix
The client secured a new nominee and director quickly,
but the documentation needed to be corrected, updated, and resubmitted perfectly.
This is where I stepped in.
In one week, I:
- Worked with their lawyer
- Coordinated with their accountant
- Updated all company structure details
- Prepared the nominee documentation
- Communicated with the QBCC correctly
- Kept the application in the queue
- Avoided a full restart
They didn’t lose their five weeks.
Their licence continued being processed.
Their project stayed alive.
Karen Zhang - QBCC Express Founder
Most companies don’t realise that
a nominee resignation instantly affects their application. One wrong move, and your entire licence goes on hold.
Why this happens more often than people think
Nominees resign.
People move.
People change roles.
People take new jobs unexpectedly.
And most companies don’t realise that
a nominee resignation instantly affects their application.
One wrong move, and your entire licence goes on hold.
Why correct preparation matters
A company licence isn’t just about the form.
It requires:
- Accurate company structure
- Correct nominee details
- Financial information
- Updated ASIC documentation
- Matching licence class and nominee qualifications
- Clear, complete records
Any mismatch can:
- Delay the application
- Cause it to be returned
- Force a restart
- Impact your business pipeline
Correct preparation is the difference between
stopping for months versus moving in weeks.
If your company licence is stuck
You are not alone.
QBCC Express helps with:
- Nominee changes
- Director changes
- Structure corrections
- Application issues
- Documentation fixes
- Full company licence submissions
If you want your application moving again, reach out.
What happens if my QBCC nominee supervisor resigns during the application?
Your application becomes incomplete and can stall unless corrected immediately.
Do I need a nominee supervisor to get a company licence?
Yes. You cannot hold or obtain a company licence without one.
Will the QBCC restart my application if my nominee changes?
Not always. If corrected quickly and correctly, you can keep your place.
Can a company operate without a nominee supervisor?
No. Construction work cannot legally begin without a nominee.
Who can help fix a company licence problem fast?
QBCC Express works with companies, lawyers, and accountants to resolve nomination issues efficiently.