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Starting a business in Wollongong requires a Food Business Registration / Development Approval through the Wollongong City Council. Base fee: $150-$500+ (food registration, outdoor dining). No general state business licence — licensing is council-level. NSW Food Authority handles food business licences statewide. Development Applications (DAs) go through local council for change of use. Councils charge annual food premises registration fees.
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: $150-$500+ (food registration, outdoor dining) depending on permits and inspections.
Wollongong City Council
Phone: 02 4227 7111
41 Burelli Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
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