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 2022. 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: $260
Risk 3: $250
Risk 4: No fee

Food business (>20 staff)

Risk 2: $330
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: $215

Risk 3: $225
Risk 4: No fee

Home based food businesses

 

Standard food business

Risk 2: $260
Risk 3: $250
Risk 4: No fee

Registration fees Cost

Commercial food businesses

 

Non Standard Food Safety Program (FSP)

Risk 1: $540
Risk 2: $475

Standard food business

Risk 1: $880
Risk 2: $580
Risk 3: $370
Risk 4: No fee

Food Business (>20 staff)

Risk 2: $1155

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

Home based food businesses

 

Home based food business

Risk 2: $580
Risk 3: $370
Risk 4: No fee

Temporary food business

 

Business, Company or Sole Trader

Risk 2: $240
Risk 3: $220
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: $555
Risk 3: $370
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: $230
Risk 3: $210
Risk 4: No fee

 

Pre-sale inspection fees (vendor's report)  

Commercial food business

 

All food businesses

Risk 1 and 2: $290
Risk 2 (>20 staff): $345
Risk 3: $290

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)

$260

 

Registration fees Cost

High, medium to low risk

$375 to $510

Medium to low risk

$355 to $405

Low risk

$210

 

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

All activities (High, Medium, Low risk)

$260

 

Transfer of business fees Cost

High, medium to low risk

$187.50 to $255

Medium to low risk

$177.50 to $202.50

Low risk

$210

Accommodation businesses

For prescribed accommodation business registrations

Pre-approval (floor plan) fees Cost

< 20 beds

$240

20 to 40 beds

$260

> 40 beds

$280

 

Registration fees Cost

< 20 beds

$300

20 to 40 beds

$400

> 40 beds

$520

 

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

< 20 beds

$220

20 to 40 beds

$240

> 40 beds

$260

 

Transfer of business fees Cost

< 20 beds

$145

20 to 40 beds

$190

> 40 beds

$250

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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