That’s why our free Business Concierge service is here to help you in determining what permits and or registrations are required from Council to start, setup or expand your business.

We encourage you to contact us as your first step, before you make any substantial investment or sign any lease agreements, to ensure the business proposal can comply with relevant regulations requirements to set up and operate. 

We're here to help

If you’re unsure about what permits and registrations may be required to set up your business:

How it works

Our Business Concierge service wants to help your business set up and trade as soon as possible. By providing a dedicated contact point at Council, to help you get the relevant information to navigate the regulatory requirements and obtain the necessary permits required to setup or grow your business. 

If you require multiple permits and or registrations from Council, our Business Concierge may recommend a business pre-application meeting if needed to discuss your business proposal in detail with the relevant Council regulatory departments.

Permits and legal requirements

Depending on the type of business and the proposal, you may need one or more permits/registrations from Council and comply with relevant regulation requirements. 

• Find out more about the types of permits your businesses may need 

Navigating lease agreements and land use

We recommend avoid signing lease agreements or purchasing properties for your business until you understand all of the relevant regulations and permits that apply, and most importantly that your business idea is not prohibited at the proposed site.

We can help you to identify the applicable Planning Scheme and Building Regulations requirements early. This information will determine what can be done on the land and whether there will be additional costs associated with ensuring the premises is compliant. This will help you to avoid any potential problems caused by finding this information after you have signed a lease or purchased a property and avoiding financially nonviable sites.

Please also ensure you read the property lease or purchase agreements carefully, and if you are unsure always seek professional legal advice. Valuable resources include:

• Leasing a business premises - Know your legal rights and responsibilities
• General questions you should ask about a lease
• Ending a commercial (including retail) lease early

The business concierge service is brilliant. The service that Matthew provided, and his assistance was so valuable. I was concerned about making sure I was compliant in all areas of business and his knowledge was exceptional.”  - Megan Slattery, That Blonde Chick.