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Starting a business in Ballarat requires a Food Business Registration / Planning Permit through the City of Ballarat. Base fee: $200-$500+ (food registration, signage). No state business licence. Food registration through local council (4-class risk system). Planning permits for change of use through council. Victoria has SmartBusinessLicence.vic.gov.au — one-stop portal to find all required permits.
Federal: ABN registration (free, instant at abr.gov.au)
Federal: TFN (Tax File Number, free)
Federal: GST registration (if turnover >$75K)
State: Business name registration with ASIC ($39/year)
Local: Council business registration / planning permit
Local: Food premises registration (if food — council health dept)
State: Liquor licence (if applicable)
Estimated total: $200-$500+ (food registration, signage) depending on permits and inspections.
City of Ballarat
Phone: 03 5320 5500
25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat VIC 3350
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