Licences & permits

Operating a successful business can often go beyond having a great product or service. Even with all the right ingredients, operating without the correct licence or permit can undo all of your hard work.

To ensure your efforts go rewarded, it's important for you to find out the licensing requirements that apply to your new business. The federal, state and territory and local governments are all responsible for the different licences, permits, registrations and certificates that apply to businesses.

What to do...

  • Use our GovForms website to find, manage and complete regular transactions.
  • Check the Business Licence Information Service in your state or territory for the licences, permits and other registrations that apply to you.
  • If you wish to expand to other states and you aren't sure of your equivalent licence, search the LicenceRecognition website.

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