Below is a list of all common permits and fees related to your business. Permits often need to be renewed annually as regulations and your business activities change.
Prices current as of 1 July 2025. Prices are subject to change.
All business permits and fees
Not sure what permits you need?
Try our business self-assessment tool to get some advice on what permits you might need.
Food businesses
If you plan to sell food within our community there are a range of regulations you need to be aware of. A food business registration ensures that you have met these essential requirements and are needed before you start trading.
| Pre-approval (floor plan) fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Commercial food businesses | |
| Standard food business | Risk 1 and 2: $280 Risk 3: $270 Risk 4: No fee |
| Food business (>20 staff) | Risk 2: $353 |
| Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation You must meet requirements set out by Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). | Risk 2: $228.50 Risk 3: $228.50 Risk 4: No fee |
| Home based food businesses | |
| Standard food business | Risk 2: $280 Risk 3: $270 Risk 4: No fee |
| Registration fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Commercial food businesses | |
| Non Standard Food Safety Program (FSP) | Risk 1: $581 Risk 2: $508.50 |
| Standard food business | Risk 1: $944 Risk 2: $622.50 Risk 3: $395 Risk 4: No fee |
| Food Business (>20 staff) | Risk 2: $1245 |
| Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation You must meet requirements set out by Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). | Risk 2: $270 Risk 3: $249 |
| Home based food businesses | |
| Home based food business | Risk 2: $622.50 Risk 3: $395 Risk 4: No fee |
| Temporary food business | |
| Business, Company or Sole Trader | Risk 2: $260 Risk 3: $240 Risk 4: No fee |
| Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation You must meet requirements set out by Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). | Risk 2: No fee Risk 3: No fee Risk 4: No fee |
| Mobile food business/ food vehicle registration | |
| Business, Company or Sole Trader | Risk 2: $600 Risk 3: $395 Risk 4: No fee |
| Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation You must meet requirements set out by Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). | Risk 2: $250 Risk 3: $230 Risk 4: No fee |
| Pre-sale inspection fees (vendor's report) | |
|---|---|
| Commercial food business | |
| All food businesses | Risk 1 and 2: $311.50 Risk 2 (>20 staff): $373.50 Risk 3: $311.50 |
Footpath trading permits
Use our shared spaces to safely show off your wares, meet and greet your customers and provides a welcoming entry to your shop. A footpath trading permit allows you to have items such as tables and chairs, planter boxes and other decorative items.
| Permit type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Footpath permit application | Contact us |
| Renew footpath permit application | Contact us |
Parking permits
Parking permits help make sharing parking spaces easier for you and your customers. Whether its a big delivery or sale day, parking permits keep it fair for everyone.
| Permit type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Traders parking permit | Contact us |
| Accessible parking permit | Contact us |
Building and planning permits
You may want to upgrade your shop or expand out the back. You will need the right permits in place before works begin. Find out what property and development permits you need.
Health and beauty businesses
For health or beauty business registrations.
| Pre-approval (floor plan) fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| All activities (High, Medium, Low risk) | $280 |
| Registration fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| High, medium to low risk | $405 to $545 |
| Medium to low risk | $379 to $436 |
| Low risk | $228.50 |
| Pre-sale inspection fees (vendor's report) | Cost |
|---|---|
| All activities (High, Medium, Low risk) | $280 |
| Transfer of business fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| High, medium to low risk | $202.50 to $272.50 |
| Medium to low risk | $190 to $218 |
| Low risk | $228.50 |
Accommodation businesses
For prescribed accommodation business registrations.
| Pre-approval (floor plan) fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| < 20 beds | $260 |
| 20 to 40 beds | $280 |
| > 40 beds | $300 |
| Registration fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| < 20 beds | $327 |
| 20 to 40 beds | $436 |
| > 40 beds | $560.50 |
| Pre-sale inspection fees (vendor's report) | Cost |
|---|---|
| < 20 beds | $240 |
| 20 to 40 beds | $260 |
| > 40 beds | $280 |
| Transfer of business fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| < 20 beds | $163.50 |
| 20 to 40 beds | $218 |
| > 40 beds | $280.30 |
Events, arts and recreation permits
| Permit type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Busking permit | Contact us |
| Filming permit | Contact us |
| Organising an event permit | Contact us |
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