Business permits

You may need to get approval from Nillumbik Shire Council to do certain business activities. Find information specific to the type of business you operate. Depending on your industry and activities, there may be registration, inspection and safety requirements.

Connect with our Planning and Business Concierge for free advice to help local businesses navigate the Council approval process.

Food businesses

Find out how Council can help you register your food business, follow food safety requirements and identify other permit requirements.

Health and beauty businesses

Find out how Council can help you register your health and beauty business, follow health and safety guidelines and identify other permit requirements.

Accommodation businesses

Find out how Council can help you register your accommodation business and identify other permit requirements.

Businesses on unserviced allotments

Many properties in Nillumbik are not connected to mains sewerage and are serviced by an onsite wastewater system (septic tank system). Find out about registering and maintaining your wastewater treatment system.

Other business permits

Find out how to apply for a range of business-related permits such as footpath trading, permits to film, domestic animal business registration and more.

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