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 2024. 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 |
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Standard food business |
Risk 1 and 2: $270 |
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Food business (>20 staff) |
Risk 2: $340 |
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Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation |
Risk 2: $220 Risk 3: $220 |
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Standard food business |
Risk 2: $270 |
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Non Standard Food Safety Program (FSP) |
Risk 1: $560 |
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Standard food business |
Risk 1: $910 |
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Food Business (>20 staff) |
Risk 2: $1200 |
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Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation |
Risk 2: $260 |
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Home based food business |
Risk 2: $600 |
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Temporary food business |
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Business, Company or Sole Trader |
Risk 2: $250 |
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Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation |
Risk 2: No fee |
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Mobile food business/ food vehicle registration |
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Business, Company or Sole Trader |
Risk 2: $575 |
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Community group, not for Profit or Charity Organisation |
Risk 2: $240 |
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All food businesses |
Risk 1 and 2: $300 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
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All activities (High, Medium, Low risk) |
$270 |
| Registration fees | Cost |
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High, medium to low risk |
$390 to $525 |
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Medium to low risk |
$355 to $425 |
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Low risk |
$220 |
| Pre-sale inspection fees (vendor's report) | Cost |
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All activities (High, Medium, Low risk) |
$270 |
| Transfer of business fees | Cost |
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High, medium to low risk |
$195 to $262 |
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Medium to low risk |
$182.50 to $210 |
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Low risk |
$220 |
Accommodation businesses
For prescribed accommodation business registrations.
| Pre-approval (floor plan) fees | Cost |
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< 20 beds |
$250 |
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20 to 40 beds |
$270 |
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> 40 beds |
$290 |
| Registration fees | Cost |
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< 20 beds |
$315 |
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20 to 40 beds |
$420 |
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> 40 beds |
$540 |
| Pre-sale inspection fees (vendor's report) | Cost |
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< 20 beds |
$230 |
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20 to 40 beds |
$250 |
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> 40 beds |
$270 |
| Transfer of business fees | Cost |
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< 20 beds |
$157.50 |
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20 to 40 beds |
$207.50 |
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> 40 beds |
$269.80 |