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Starting a business in Toowoomba requires a Food Business Licence / Development Permit through the Toowoomba Regional Council. Base fee: $200-$500+ (food licence, outdoor dining). No state business licence. Council handles food licensing and development approvals. Queensland has SARE (Simplified Assessment of Relocatable Enterprises) for food vans. Business Launchpad is excellent free tool.
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 licence, outdoor dining) depending on permits and inspections.
Toowoomba Regional Council
Phone: 07 4688 6611
PO Box 3021, Village Fair QLD 4350
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