Do I need a permit for my business?
If you're starting a new business, and not sure if you need any permits, this information can help.
If you'd like help through the process, you can also contact our business concierge for guidance and support.
Already know the address of your proposed business?
If you already know your proposed business address, you can submit an online Business Enquiry form
You'll be asked for the business address and stepped through some questions about your business. We’ll get back to you with the Council Permits that are required for that specific address and type of business.
Not sure where to base your business?
If you’re still exploring location options, the following links can help with the effect different locations have on the need for Council permits, and whether a Planning, Building, Community Health or Street Activities Permit is required:
- Home-based business
- Food business
Take away shop, cafe, coffee shop, restaurant, food shop, home-based food manufacturer (cakes and biscuits)
- Hair, beauty, tattooing business
Beauty business (nails, waxing, facials, eyelash extensions), semi-permanent makeup and feathering (eyebrow tattooing), hairdressing salons
- Accommodation
Hotel, motel, rooming house, B&B
- Gym, martial arts, dance studio
Pilates, fitness centre, Karate, taekwondo, dance instruction
- Medical
Doctor, dentist, counselling, vet, allied health
- Child care centre
Premises used to care for five or more children who are not permanently resident
- Warehouse/showroom
Premises used to store or display goods
- Shop
Premises used to sell goods or services, or to hire goods.
- Office
Travel agent, accountant, real estate
Need help? Talk to our BizHub Concierge
Our BizHub Concierge can guide your business through the application process, and then help you at each step of the way.
Contact BizHub on 9298 4678 (9am to 5pm) or email bizhub@maroondah.vic.gov.au.