Business Laws and Permits

There are a wide range of permits and approvals required when starting a business, changing the operation of an existing business, altering your business premises, increasing your product line or even put an advertising sign outside your business. The following section provides an overview of some of the main permits/approvals that you need.

Please note, we recommend that you contact Frankston City Council or any of the state or federal government business support teams to confirm if there are other specific permits that you may need.

We have also provided additional information relevant to specific types of businesses including home based businesses, retail businesses, running a franchise, accommodation, food businesses and health/beauty businesses.

• Building
• Business Name
• Specific Types of Businesses
• Food Safety for Businesses
• Health and Wellbeing Act for Businesses
• Kerbside Trading
• Local Laws
• Planning
• Signage Permits
• Tax, Super and Workcover

Other Information

There are a lot of other organisations that can provide you with assistance, resources and advice to help you with your business. These can be found by visiting Starting and Growing a Business.

Contact Us

For further information contact the Economic Development Team on 1300 322 322 or via e-mail business@frankston.vic.gov.au.