Business and investment

Plan how to start, grow and go global from Melbourne.

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Business Concierge

Our dedicated team of Business Concierge officers provide support and advice on how to start or grow your business.

Contact our officers by phone on 9658 9658 or request an appointment with us with our online form.

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Energise your business

With an atmosphere of innovation, an endless pool of world class talent, vibrant culture and a raft of initiatives and grants to help support private enterprise, why not join the thousands of others choosing to energise their businesses in Melbourne: The Venture Capital.

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Useful information and resources

Start a business

Get support

Startups and innovation

Learn how we support startup businesses and innovation in our city.

Precinct business associations

Become a member of your local precinct business association.

Coworking spaces

Find flexible and mobile desk and office space solutions.

Permits and approvals

Apply for business permits

Find more permits

Hospitality businesses

Everything you need to know about operating a hospitality business.

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Street trading

We issue permits and provide guidance on street trading activities.

Promotional activities

Marketing activities to support events and local businesses.

Research and support

Read business resources

Find more resources

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Melbourne Economy Snapshot

Harness the latest city activity data to boost your business.

Make your business accessible

Make your business more accessible for everybody.

supporting local business

Grants and sponsorships

Find more grants

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Small Business Grants

Funding support for small businesses.

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Social Enterprise Grants

Supports social enterprise businesses to thrive in Melbourne.

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Business Event Sponsorship Program

Provides funding to support business events.

Investing in Melbourne

Our Invest Melbourne team can help you unlock your business potential and join the many innovative and successful companies investing here in Melbourne.

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Invest Melbourne

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Why Melbourne?

Learn why Melbourne is such an attractive and exciting business location.

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International opportunities

Our international connections can help develop your business.

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Nexus startup program

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Sister cities and alliances

services, facilities and laws

Waste and sustainability

Learn more

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Commercial waste and recycling

Explore waste and recycling services for businesses.

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Sustainable business

Guides, resources and programs.

About Council

Economic Development Strategy 2031

City Economy Advisory Committee

Doing business with Council

Report concerns

Report issues, late night activity or amenity concerns.

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our acknowledgement

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.