The Victorian Building Authority has received a higher than expected number of company registration applications since 1 July 2018 and, as a result, has revised its original processing timeframes.
Currently, timeframes for processing these applications are six to eight weeks. In response, the VBA is implementing a range of improvements to reduce application processing times to two to three weeks.
The VBA expects these improvements will be in place within four weeks.
To ensure a smoother registration process:
If your renewal application is submitted after your company registration expiry date, your registration will no longer be valid and your application will be treated as a new application.
The VBA is currently contacting all practitioners who have submitted a valid company registration renewal application to confirm that they can continue using their company’s registration number to:
The VBA appreciates your patience, while they work to deliver process improvements that will ensure the VBA delivers a quality and timely service for the building industry.
If you have any questions, please contact
the VBA Customer Service Centre by calling 1300 815 127 or
email them at customerservice@vba.vic.gov.au.