Have you previously started a form?
Please resolve the following issues before proceeding
Click on an issue to go directly to the related section of the form.
errors found:
warnings found:

Submission Received

Motor car traders - Sole trader licence application
Thank you, your submission has been received.

Next steps

You are required to complete these additional forms to finalize your request.
Your Tracking Code is:
Please quote your Tracking Code when enquiring about your submission.

For your records

Would like a copy of this submission for your personal records?
OR

Check your email

We've sent a copy of your submission to your email address ().If you didn't receive it or would like another copy, just select one of the options below.
OR

Form Saved

Motor car traders - Sole trader licence application
Your form has been saved and may be re-opened later.
Your Tracking Code is:
Please note that your saved form, if not updated or submitted within a set period of time, will be deleted.Please ‘Send yourself a reminder email’ below. This email details the date and time your form will be deleted, the Tracking Code number, a link to access your saved form and information on how to contact us for further assistance.

Send yourself a reminder email

Enter your email address and we'll send you instructions on how to return to your form.

Check your email

We've sent instructions to your email address () on how to return to the application when you are ready. If you didn't receive it or would like a reminder send to a different email address, just click the link below and follow the instructions.

Information

Motor car traders - Sole trader licence application
Fields marked with  * are required

Before starting your application

This form should only be completed by individuals applying for a licence to operate a motor car trader business in Victoria. Do not use this form if you are intending to set up a partnership or a company to operate the motor car trader business. Further information about the requirement to be licensed and possible exemptions is available on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website. There is a total attachments file size limit of 20Mb for the application. If your attachments exceed that limit during the application process, a continuation form will be made available to you. You will have 3 days to access the link to that continuation form. After that time, the link will no longer be active and you will have to start the application process from the beginning. You must submit all the required attachments and lodge the complete application form within 21 days. If that is not done, your partial submission will be deleted and you will have to start the process from the beginning. Your licence application is not submitted to the BLA until the entire form is completed, all attachments are provided and the payment is made.

Eligibility

You are automatically ineligible to be licensed if you are currently: •under 18 years of age; or •insolvent under administration (bankrupt); or •disqualified from holding a motor car trader's licence (or equivalent) anywhere in Australia or elsewhere, or the subject of an order by any regulatory body disqualifying you from acting as a motor car trader or equivalent; or •a represented person under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 (where a guardian or administrator has been appointed).
You may also be ineligible if: •within the last 10 years, you have been found guilty of, or convicted of a disqualifying offence involving fraud, dishonesty, drug trafficking or violence which is punishable by imprisonment for three months or more (whether or not a sentence of imprisonment was imposed); or •you have ever had a claim admitted from the Motor Car Traders' Guarantee Fund.

Permission

For disqualifying criminal offences and claims against the Motor Car Traders' Guarantee Fund, you can still apply for, and may be granted, a licence. Based on the result of background checks, you may be required to apply for permission to be licensed. If you are required to apply for permission, the BLA will write to you. For more information, visit the Disqualification and permissions page on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.

Record checks

The BLA will conduct checks with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) and other agencies to verify the information provided in this application form.

Fees

The application fee is $ amount. The first annual licence fee is $. Both fees must be paid when you submit this form. The total fee payable is $. The application fee is non-refundable.

Providing incorrect information

It is a serious offence for a person to knowingly make a false or misleading statement in relation to a registration application. Significant fines apply.

Unlicensed trading

Unlicensed motor car traders are liable for significant fines. Please note that you cannot start operating as a motor car trader until your licence application has been granted.

Privacy

Information and privacy

The Business Licensing Authority (BLA) is committed to responsible and fair handling of personal information consistent with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and its obligations under the Business Licensing Authority Act 1998. For privacy information, please refer to the Information and privacy - Business Licensing Authority page on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.

Google Places

The Address search fields in this form use Google Places to help fill in the address details. By using this feature you agree to be bound by Google’s Terms of Service and are subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

After you lodge your application

•To avoid delays, please complete the form correctly and attach the necessary documents. The average processing time last quarter was . You may be required to provide further information. •If any change occurs in the information you have provided in your licence application, you must notify the BLA in writing within 14 days of becoming aware of the change. •You may be contacted to complete an interview. To prepare for the interview you must be familiar with the Motor Car Traders Act 1986, the Motor Car Trader Regulations 2008 and associated statutory forms. •If your application is not successful, you will be notified in writing. You can appeal the decision by applying to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) within 28 days of the decision. •If your application is successful, you will receive a motor car trader’s licence which is ongoing unless surrendered, suspended or cancelled. Once you are licensed, you should familiarise yourself with your ongoing obligations and licensing requirements. For more information, visit the Motor car traders section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.

Required attachments

Motor car traders - Sole trader licence application
Fields marked with  * are required

Required attachments

There are various attachments that may be required as part of this application. You will not be able to submit your application unless these attachments are provided. Several of the attachments require you to obtain documents from other organisations. Please ensure you have these attachments before proceeding with the application. Review the required documents in the Motor car traders section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.
For yourself and all individual persons named as associates in this form, you must attach: •A completed Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form (Word, 517KB). •Certified copies of 100 points of identification documents. Details are on the Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
For yourself, you must attach the following documents •A copy of the Deed of Trust if you are trading on behalf of a trust •A copy of a current bank statement confirming availability of funds for each bank account. The statement must show the account holder's name. •A copy of a current bank statement for any loan account including mortgages or a loan approval letter from the credit provider. •A copy of the most recent council rates notice for any property held by you. •A completed Motor car traders sole trader deed of indemnity (Word, 389KB). •A completed Motor car traders estimated cash flow projection for the first 12 months of trading template (Excel, 23KB). •If you are expanding an existing business (e.g. panel beating, mechanical workshop or non-motor car related business), a copy of the last business activity statement (BAS) for the existing business and a copy of your last tax statement. •Unless a licensed motor car trader has occupied the premises within the last six months prior to this application, for each of the proposed trading premises you must provide a current planning permit or a letter from the appropriate local council indicating that you can lawfully carry on a motor car trading business at each premises. •Lease agreement or contract of sale (depending on circumstance). •Documents to verify available funds, assets and liabilities; e.g. rates notices, bank statements, loan statements, loan approval letters, etc

Eligibility

Motor car traders - Sole trader licence application
Fields marked with  * are required

Eligibility

Are you: * •Under 18 years of age; or •Insolvent under administration (bankrupt); or •either as an individual or director of a company, disqualified from holding a motor car trader's licence (or equivalent) anywhere in Australia or elsewhere, or the subject of an order by any regulatory body disqualifying you from acting as a motor car trader or equivalent; or •a represented person under the Guardianship and Administration Act 1986 (where a guardian or administrator has been appointed)?
In accordance with the Motor Car Traders Act 1986, you are ineligible to be licensed. Please do not continue with this application. For more information call 1300 135 452.
Have you within the last 10 years been found guilty, whether or not you were convicted, of any offence that involved fraud, dishonesty, drug trafficking or violence? *
Have you ever had a claim admitted from the Motor Car Traders' Guarantee Fund? *
Has the Business Licensing Authority granted permission for you to lodge an application for a motor car trader licence or told you that you do not require permission? *
Please do not continue with this application. You must apply for permission. Refer to the Disqualification and permissions page on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website for guidance on the permission application process. For further information call 1300 135 452.

Applicant details

Motor car traders - Sole trader licence application
Fields marked with  * are required

Applicant details

Applicant Name
Date of birth *
Date must be in dd/mm/yyyy format and you must be over 18 years of age.

Contact details

Primary phone number *
Mobile preferred, if you provide a landline please include area code, for international numbers use +.

Residential address

PO Boxes cannot be accepted.
Residential Address
This widget uses Google Places. In order to use it you need to comply with the Google Place API Policy. To summarise

•Your Terms of Use and Privacy Policy must be publicly available. •You must explicitly state in your applications Terms of Use that by using your application, users are bound by Google’s Terms of Service. •You must notify users in your Privacy Policy that you are using the Google Maps API(s) and incorporate by reference the Google Privacy Policy. Once you have complied with Google's policy you should hide this note.
Is this an Australian or international address?
of 1000 characters

Postal address

Postal Address
This widget uses Google Places. In order to use it you need to comply with the Google Place API Policy. To summarise

•Your Terms of Use and Privacy Policy must be publicly available. •You must explicitly state in your applications Terms of Use that by using your application, users are bound by Google’s Terms of Service. •You must notify users in your Privacy Policy that you are using the Google Maps API(s) and incorporate by reference the Google Privacy Policy. Once you have complied with Google's policy you should hide this note.
Is this an Australian or international address?
of 1000 characters

Supporting documentation

You must attach the following documents as part of the application.
You must attach the following documents for an individual associate.
Attach a completed Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx.
Attach a completed Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
File:
You must attach certified copies of 100 points of identification for each business partner.
Attach certified copies of 100 points of identification including one document containing a photograph. Further details can be found on the Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx.
Attach certified copies of 100 points of identification including one document containing a photograph. Further details can be found on the Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
File:
Attach a completed Motor car traders sole trader deed of indemnity.
Attach a completed Motor car traders sole trader deed of indemnity.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx
Attach a completed Motor car traders sole trader deed of indemnity.
File:

Business details

Motor car traders - Sole trader licence application
Fields marked with  * are required

Business details

Enter your ABN in the field above. If you do not know your ABN you can enter your business name to get a list of related ABNs to choose your correct number from.
Are you trading on behalf of a trust? *
Attach a copy of the Deed of Trust
Attach a copy of the Deed of Trust
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx
Attach a copy of the Deed of Trust
File:
Date you intend to start trading in motor cars *conditional upon your licence being granted
Are you buying or entering into an arrangement to assume responsibility for an existing motor car trading business? *
List all existing motor car trader businesses.

Existing business of

Attach a copy of the contract of sale or similar document
Attach a copy of the contract of sale or similar document.
If a contract of sale is not available, please attach a signed heads of agreement or similar document. Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Attach a copy of the contract of sale or similar document.
File:
List all business names that will be used by your motor car trader business.

Business name of

Cannot be a company name with ‘Pty’ and/or “Ltd” as you must apply for a company registration instead. Please do not proceed with this form.

A business name(s) must be registered with ASIC if you are not carrying on business under your own personal name. For information about business name registration requirements visit the ASIC website.
List all websites maintained for the purpose of the motor car trader business

Website of

Business address

Provide details of the business location/s from which the motor car trading business will trade All business locations must be in Victoria. PO Boxes cannot be accepted.

Principal business address

Postal Address
This widget uses Google Places. In order to use it you need to comply with the Google Place API Policy. To summarise

•Your Terms of Use and Privacy Policy must be publicly available. •You must explicitly state in your applications Terms of Use that by using your application, users are bound by Google’s Terms of Service. •You must notify users in your Privacy Policy that you are using the Google Maps API(s) and incorporate by reference the Google Privacy Policy. Once you have complied with Google's policy you should hide this note.
Is this an Australian or international address?
of 1000 characters
Business phone number *
Mobile preferred, if you provide a landline please include area code.
Are you conducting another type of business from this trading address? *
Are you sharing the trading premises? *
Do you own the trading premises? *
Attach a copy of the lease agreement indicating that you can carry on a motor car trader business at these premises.
You must attach either:
•a copy of the lease agreement indicating that you can carry on a motor car trader business at these premises. OR •a copy of a letter/agreement from the owner granting you permission to operate a motor car trader business at these premises. Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx
You must attach either:
File:
Has a licensed motor car trader occupied the premises within the last six months prior to this application? *
Attach a copy of a current planning permit or letter from the local council.
You must attach a copy of a current planning permit or a letter from the appropriate local council indicating that you can lawfully carry on a motor car trader business at these premises.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx
You must attach a copy of a current planning permit or a letter from the appropriate local council indicating that you can lawfully carry on a motor car trader business at these premises.
File:

Business location of

Postal Address
This widget uses Google Places. In order to use it you need to comply with the Google Place API Policy. To summarise

•Your Terms of Use and Privacy Policy must be publicly available. •You must explicitly state in your applications Terms of Use that by using your application, users are bound by Google’s Terms of Service. •You must notify users in your Privacy Policy that you are using the Google Maps API(s) and incorporate by reference the Google Privacy Policy. Once you have complied with Google's policy you should hide this note.
Is this an Australian or international address?
of 1000 characters
Business phone number *
Mobile preferred, if you provide a landline please include area code.
Are you conducting another type of business from this trading address? *
Are you sharing the trading premises? *
Do you own the trading premises? *
Attach a copy of the lease agreement indicating that you can carry on a motor car trader business at these premises.
You must attach either:
•a copy of the lease agreement indicating that you can carry on a motor car trader business at these premises. OR •a copy of a letter/agreement from the owner granting you permission to operate a motor car trader business at these premises. Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
You must attach either:
File:
Has a licensed motor car trader occupied the premises within the last six months prior to this application? *
Attach a copy of a current planning permit or letter from the local council.
You must attach a copy of a current planning permit or a letter from the appropriate local council indicating that you can lawfully carry on a motor car trader business at these premises.
You must attach a copy of a current planning permit or a letter from the appropriate local council indicating that you can lawfully carry on a motor car trader business at these premises.
File:

Business plan

Motor car traders - Sole trader licence application
Fields marked with  * are required

Nature of business

What type of business will you be conducting as a motor car trader? *
Choose one only.
What type of vehicles will you be trading in? *
Choose all that apply.

Other type of vehicle * of

Business structure

Will you be selling cars online only? *
Will you be selling specific brands/models of car? *
Do you intend this price point to change over time? *
What sort of cars do you intend to sell?

Sort of car * of

Please provide details, for example: luxury/prestige cars, cheap/first cars.
Is this an expansion of an existing business *
For example, panel beating, mechanical workshop, etc
You must attach the following documents as part of the application.
Attach the last business activity statement (BAS) for the existing business
Attach the last business activity statement (BAS) for the existing business.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Attach the last business activity statement (BAS) for the existing business.
File:
Attach a copy of your last tax statement
Attach a copy of your last tax statement.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Attach a copy of your last tax statement.
File:
Do you plan to have employees when you start the business? *
Will you be on-site to manage the day-to-day aspects of the business? *
If it is not you, the person on site to manage the day-to-day aspects of the business is an associate. Please provide the following details.
You must attach the following documents for this associate.
You must attach the following documents for an individual associate.
Attach a completed Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx
Attach a completed Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
File:
You must attach certified copies of 100 points of identification for each business partner.
Attach certified copies of 100 points of identification including one document containing a photograph. Further details can be found on the Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx
Attach certified copies of 100 points of identification including one document containing a photograph. Further details can be found on the Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
File:
Will anyone else be involved in the management of the business? *

Associate involved in the management of

You must attach the following documents for this associate.
You must attach the following documents for an individual associate.
Attach a completed Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx
Attach a completed Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
File:
You must attach certified copies of 100 points of identification for each business partner.
Attach certified copies of 100 points of identification including one document containing a photograph. Further details can be found on the Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx
Attach certified copies of 100 points of identification including one document containing a photograph. Further details can be found on the Consent to national criminal history and other record checks form.
File:
Are you selling cars that fall within a statutory warranty period? *

Advertising

What types of advertising do you intend to use to trade in motor cars? *
Choose all that apply.

Other types of advertising * of

Resources

Nominate the source of these funds *
Choose all that apply.
Attach a copy of your current bank statement confirming the availability of funds.
Attach a copy of your current bank statement confirming the availability of funds.
The statement must show you as the account holder.Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Attach a copy of your current bank statement confirming the availability of funds.
File:
Please provide the following details. This person is also an associate of the business.

Family member/colleague/associate fund of

Letter of confirmation
Letter of confirmation.
You must attach a signed letter of confirmation from the person providing the funds, including confirmation of whether it is a loan or a non-refundable gift.Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Letter of confirmation.
File:
Confirmation of availability
Confirmation of availability.
You must attach proof of the availability and source of the funds; e.g. bank statement, share certificate.Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Confirmation of availability.
File:

Trust fund of

Confirmation of funds - deed of trust
Confirmation of funds - deed of trust.
You must attach a copy of the deed of trust.Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Confirmation of funds - deed of trust.
File:
Confirmation of funds - trust account
Confirmation of funds - trust account.
You must attached a copy of the trust account.Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Confirmation of funds - trust account.
File:

Overdraft/credit facility fund of

Confirmation of funds
Confirmation of funds.
You must attach a letter of confirmation from the lending institution or a recent bank statement.Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Confirmation of funds.
File:
Is there a co-owner of the overdraft/credit facility?
Consent to use funds
Consent to use funds.
You must attach a letter of consent from the co-owner of the facility.Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Consent to use funds.
File:

Property of

Confirmation of funds
Confirmation of funds.
You must attach a letter of confirmation from the lending institution. Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,xls,xlsx,doc,docx
Confirmation of funds.
File:
Is there a co-owner of the property?
Consent to use funds
Consent to use funds.
You must attach a letter from the co-owner of the property confirming their permission to use equity for this purpose.Attachment file types restricted to: pdf,png,tif,tiff,jpeg,jpe,jfif,jpg,gif,bmp,doc,docx,xls,xslx
Consent to use funds.