There are permits, approvals, licences and registrations that you must obtain when operating a business and undertaking business activities in the City of Melbourne.
You can use our online self-assessment tool to find out what permits you need for your business activity.
If you have further business-related questions, contact us on 9658 9658 (press 1 for business) between 7.30am and 6pm Monday to Friday, or request an appointment with our Business Concierge.
If you believe a retail shop or restaurant is operating in a disruptive manner or obstructing public space please let us know.
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.
We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.