Application | Compliance | Business Setup Support
Operating a security business in Australia requires strict compliance with state-based security licensing laws. Whether you provide security guards, crowd control, mobile patrols, cash-in-transit, or alarm monitoring, holding the correct Security Company Licence is mandatory.
At DIA Taxation, we assist clients with Security Company Licence applications, compliance documentation, and end-to-end business setup — helping you get licensed faster and correctly.
A Security Company Licence authorises a business to provide security services to clients. Licensing is designed to ensure that security providers are:
Fit and proper to operate
Financially viable
Compliant with tax, payroll, and superannuation laws
Meeting industry and regulatory standards
Security licensing is regulated at the state and territory level, and operating without a licence can result in heavy penalties, business shutdown, and criminal charges.
You generally need a licence if your business provides or supplies:
Security guards or patrol services
Crowd control or event security
Concierge or loss prevention services
Mobile patrols
Cash-in-transit or valuables transport
Control room or monitoring services
📌 Even if you subcontract guards or operate through a company or trust, a company licence is still required in most states.
At DIA Taxation, we provide end-to-end support throughout the licensing process:
Eligibility assessment
Guidance on correct licence category
Application preparation and submission
Liaison with the relevant state authority
Most licensing authorities require a compliant business structure. We assist with:
Company, trust, or partnership setup
ABN registration
GST registration
Business name registration (if required)
Licensing bodies commonly require evidence of:
Tax and BAS compliance
PAYG withholding and payroll obligations
Superannuation compliance
Financial viability
We assist with preparing:
Accountant confirmation letters
Compliance summaries
Supporting declarations and statements
Depending on the state, we also guide you through:
National police checks
Fit and proper person declarations
Director and controller disclosures
Responsible person requirements
Security licensing requirements vary by state, including:
Victoria (VIC) – Victoria Police (Private Security Licence)
New South Wales (NSW) – Security Industry Act (SLED / NSW Police)
Queensland (QLD) – Office of Fair Trading
South Australia (SA) – Consumer and Business Services
Western Australia (WA) – WA Police
Other states & territories – Similar licensing through state authorities
📌 If you operate across multiple states, multiple licences may be required.
Applying under the wrong business structure
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
Non-compliant tax or superannuation records
Delays due to missing declarations
Operating before licence approval
Our structured approach helps reduce delays and improve approval outcomes.
✔ Registered Australian Tax Agents
✔ Experience with regulated licences
✔ Security industry compliance support
✔ Transparent pricing
✔ One point of contact for tax, setup, and licensing
We don’t just help you apply — we help you build a compliant, sustainable security business.
We also assist with:
Labour hire licensing (where applicable)
BAS & GST compliance
PAYG withholding and payroll
Company tax returns
SOPs and business documentation support
Avoid costly delays and compliance risks.
Let DIA Taxation manage your Security Company Licence application and business compliance with confidence.
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