All business permits and fees

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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. 

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: $270
Risk 3: $260
Risk 4: No fee

Food business (>20 staff)

Risk 2: $340
Risk 3: $260
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: $220

Risk 3: $220
Risk 4: No fee

Home based food businesses

 

Standard food business

Risk 2: $270
Risk 3: $260
Risk 4: No fee

Registration fees Cost

Commercial food businesses

 

Non Standard Food Safety Program (FSP)

Risk 1: $560
Risk 2: $490

Standard food business

Risk 1: $910
Risk 2: $600
Risk 3: $390
Risk 4: No fee

Food Business (>20 staff)

Risk 2: $1200

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: $260
Risk 3: $240

Home based food businesses

 

Home based food business

Risk 2: $600
Risk 3: $390
Risk 4: No fee

Temporary food business

 

Business, Company or Sole Trader

Risk 2: $250
Risk 3: $230
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: $575
Risk 3: $380
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: $240
Risk 3: $220
Risk 4: No fee

 

Pre-sale inspection fees (vendor's report)  

Commercial food business

 

All food businesses

Risk 1 and 2: $300
Risk 2 (>20 staff): $360
Risk 3: $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

Footpath permit application

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Renew footpath permit application

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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

Traders parking permit

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Accessible parking permit

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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

All activities (High, Medium, Low risk)

$270

 

Registration fees Cost

High, medium to low risk

$390 to $525

Medium to low risk

$355 to $425

Low risk

$220

 

Pre-sale inspection fees (vendor's report) Cost

All activities (High, Medium, Low risk)

$270

 

Transfer of business fees Cost

High, medium to low risk

$195 to $262

Medium to low risk

$182.50 to $210

Low risk

$220

Accommodation businesses

For prescribed accommodation business registrations

Pre-approval (floor plan) fees Cost

< 20 beds

$250

20 to 40 beds

$270

> 40 beds

$290

 

Registration fees Cost

< 20 beds

$315

20 to 40 beds

$420

> 40 beds

$540

 

Pre-sale inspection fees (vendor's report) Cost

< 20 beds

$230

20 to 40 beds

$250

> 40 beds

$270

 

Transfer of business fees Cost

< 20 beds

$157.50

20 to 40 beds

$207.50

> 40 beds

$269.80

Events, arts and recreation permits

Permit type Cost

Busking permit

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Filming permit

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Organising an event permit

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