Becoming a licensee
If you meet the suitability requirements and are interested in applying for a brothel licence, please contact us on (07) 3858 9500 to find out more.
Forms
Making a new application
- Apply for a new brothel licence (online form)
- Apply for an approved manager certificate (online form)
Annual returns
Brothel licensees and approved managers need to submit an annual return in Year 1 and 2 of their licence or certificate period.
Renewing a licence or certificate
Brothel licences and approved manager certificates are renewed every 3 years.
Changing approved manager details
Payment plans
Payment plans may be available on annual returns.
PDF forms
- Apply for a new brothel licence
- Apply for an approved manager certificate
- Annual return form - licensee
- Annual return form - manager
- Licence renewal form
- Manager certificate renewal form
Fees in Queensland
Brothel licences
Fees are based on:
- the application fee
- how many licensees are involved in operating the brothel
- the number of brothel rooms used to provide prostitution services.
New licences and renewals
| Number of rooms | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Number of licensees | 1 | $23,005 | $27,250 | $31,495 | $35,740 | $39,985 |
| 2 | $31,145 | $35,390 | $39,365 | $43,880 | $48,125 | |
| 3 | $39,285 | $43,530 | $47,775 | $52,020 | $56,265 | |
| 4 | $47,425 | $51,670 | $55,915 | $60,160 | $64,405 | |
Licensee annual returns
| Number of rooms | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Number of licensees | 1 | $20,055 | $24,300 | $28,545 | $32,790 | $37,035 |
| 2 | $25,245 | $29,490 | $33,735 | $37,980 | $42,225 | |
| 3 | $30,435 | $34,680 | $38,925 | $43,170 | $47,415 | |
| 4 | $35,625 | $39,870 | $44,115 | $48,360 | $52,605 | |
Approved manager certificate
| New certificates and renewals | Annual return | Variation (change to certificate details) | Replacement certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,178.00 | $882.00 | $104.50 | $23.10 |
Note: Credit card surcharges of 0.45% apply.