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 need to hold a licence and collectively meet the licensing criteria.
Companies
If you intend operating the business through a company (body corporate), the company must apply for a licence.
The Act requires a licensed dealer that is a company to ensure that the dealer's business is properly managed and supervised by a licensed dealer who is a natural person. This person must be nominated on the licence application in addition to director details.
Penalties
If you trade as a second-hand vehicle dealer without holding a licence and you are convicted by the courts you may be liable for a penalty of up to $20,000.
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