Queensland

Painting and Decorating

If you plan to carry out painting and decorating work in Queensland, it’s important to know when a QBCC Painting and Decorating Licence is essential.

When do you need a licence?

A licence is mandatory if the painting work is part of a building or construction project valued at over $3,300 (including labour and materials). This licence authorises you to legally perform professional painting and decorating work on residential, commercial, and industrial sites.

For smaller jobs under $3,300 or basic maintenance painting, a licence is not required. However, holding a licence allows you to operate as a licensed contractor, bid on larger projects, and ensures compliance with Queensland building laws.

At National Licensing, we guide you through every step of the licensing process, including:

Understanding eligibility and licensing requirements for painting and decorating
Preparing and reviewing all necessary supporting documents
Submitting a complete and compliant application to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
Helping you choose the right licence type based on your business goals and role

Depending on your goals and role within the business, you may also need to apply for one of the following QBCC licence types:

Contractor Licence

Queensland

Nominee Supervisor Licence

Queensland

Site Supervisor Licence

Queensland

Not sure which licence you need?

Book a consultation with our construction licensing experts. We’ll assess your eligibility, provide tailored advice, explain the process and timelines, and outline costs and payment options. You’ll leave with a clear, straightforward pathway to move forward with confidence.

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Secure your professional consultation with an industry expert for only $220 to assess your eligibility to apply for a range of construction licenses.

We cover builders licence for low-rise residential, medium-rise, open class commercial projects, as well as a wide range of construction contractor licence categories.

This 30-minute consultation includes:

Determine the Best Pathway
We identify the fastest and most effective process for you to get licensed — even if you’re new to construction.

Plan & Roadmap
You’ll receive a personalised, step-by-step plan to reach your goal, along with a clear estimate of all costs upfront. You only pay for the work we do – with full transparency.

Once booked, you’ll receive instant email confirmation, plus reminders 24 hours and 1 hour before your appointment. Rescheduling is easy and can be done at any time.

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National Licensing is professional and very responsible. They assisted and prepared the document for my builder licence application. I think they are very competent and trustworthy.

The whole licensing process felt overwhelming at first, but these guys made it simple. Clear advice, quick turnaround, and no hidden surprises. The fees were reasonable and fair, and I liked being invoiced instead of paying big fees upfront. Highly recommend.

I didn’t have the time to chase paperwork and requirements. They handled everything, kept me updated, and got my licence sorted without the stress.

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From start to finish, they made the licensing process smooth. Expert guidance and no fuss – just results. They also helped with my PM certificate, all under one roof.