If you intend operating a business as an individual you will need to hold a licence and collectively meet the licensing requirements.
Partnerships
If you intend operating a business in partnership, each of the partners needs to hold a licence and show that they collectively meet the criteria.
Companies
If you intend operating the business through a company (body corporate), the company must apply for a licence and nominate a manager for the business.
The Act requires a licensed company to be properly managed and supervised by a natural person who holds a licence authorising the person to perform those work functions authorised by the company's licence, personally without supervision. This person must be nominated on the licence application.
Penalties
If you are trading as a security agent or investigation agent without holding a licence and you are convicted by the courts you may be liable for a penalty of up to $20,000.
If you are in any doubt about how the Act affects you, please seek independent legal advice.
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