Find information about business permit and registrations fees including answers to frequently asked questions and links to application resources.
Use the table of contents at the top of this page to navigate to a specific permit or application.
Accommodation registration fees
The establishment fee is payable when submitting the online application. This fee is non-refundable.
The initial registration fee will be invoiced to you after the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application.
You are unable to trade in your premises until this fee has been paid in full.
Upon payment of the registration fee you will receive your registration certificate. The registration is valid until 31 December each year.
The Public Health and Wellbeing (Prescribed Accommodation Regulations 2020) lists the types of businesses this includes.
| Class |
Pro Rata
1 July - 30 September
|
Full Fees
1 October - 30 June
|
| Establishment fee |
$210.00 |
$210.00 |
| Class D - Prescribed Accommodation (4 - 20 persons) |
$175.00 |
$350.00 |
| Class E - Prescribed Accommodation (21 - 40 persons) |
$265.00 |
$530.00 |
| Class F - Prescribed Accommodation (41+ persons) |
$350.00 |
$700.00 |
| Additional inspection fee (if required) |
$125.00 |
$125.00 |
Transfer an accommodation registration
There is no establishment fee payable for the registration of an Aquatic Facility.
The registration fee is payable when you lodge your application.
After the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application you will receive your registration certificate.
Registrations are valid until 31 December each year.
| Category |
Pro Rata
1 July - 30 September
|
Full Fees
1 October - 30 June
|
| Category 1 (1 - 2 systems) |
$150.00 |
$300.00 |
| Category 1 (3+ systems) |
$195.00 |
$390.00 |
| Transfer |
$210.00 |
$210.00 |
| Additional inspection fee |
$125.00 |
$125.00 |
Transfer an aquatic facility registration
Refer to our FoodTrader Fees if you are registering a temporary food premises, mobile food van, vending machine or water truck.
Food registration fees
The establishment fee is payable when submitting the online application. This fee is non-refundable.
Please refer to our FoodTrader Establishment Fees if you are registering a temporary food premises, mobile food van, vending machine or water truck.
The initial registration fee will be invoiced to you after the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application.
You are unable to trade in your premises until the registration or renewal fee has been paid in full.
Upon payment of the registration fee you will receive your registration certificate.
A fee of $160.00 is payable for each additional inspection at a food premises after the first follow up inspection. This fee is payable before the Health Officer books their inspection with you. This fee is non-refundable.
Business Fees
| Class |
Pro Rata
1 July - 30 September
|
Full Fees
1 October - 30 June
|
| Establishment Fee |
$265.00 |
$265.00 |
Class 1
|
$340.00 |
$680.00 |
Class 2 - Large Supermarkets
|
$1250.00 |
$2500.00 |
| Class 2 - Food Premises |
$340.00 |
$680.00 |
| Class 3 - Large Convenience Store |
$625.00 |
$1250.00 |
| Class 3a - Food Premises |
$241.50 |
$483.00 |
| Class 3 - Food Premises |
$210.00 |
$420.00 |
Class 4 - Notification
|
Free |
Free |
Community & Sporting Groups
| Class |
Pro Rata
1 July - 30 September
|
Full Fees
1 October - 30 June
|
| Establishment Fee |
$265.00 |
$265.00 |
| Class 2 - Food Premises |
$170.00 |
$340.00 |
| Class 3a - Food Premises |
$125.00 |
$250.00 |
| Class 3 - Food Premises |
$105.00 |
$210.00 |
| Class 4 - Notification |
Free |
Free |
Transfer a food registration
Food Classifications
Classifications for food businesses can be found through the Department of Health.
How long is the food registration valid?
The registration is valid until 31 December each year.
| Category |
Pro Rata
1 July – 30 September
|
Full Fees
1 October – 30 June
|
| Footpath trading permit fee for business |
$102.50
|
$205.00
|
| Footpath trading permit fee for not for profit group |
$52.50 |
$105.00 |
Footpath trading permit FAQs
Why aren't there any transfer fees?
We do not transfer footpath trading permit between proprietors.
Health & Beauty registration fees
The establishment fee is payable when submitting the online application.
The initial registration fee will be invoiced to you after the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application.
You are unable to trade in your premises until this fee has been paid in full.
Upon payment of the registration fee you will receive your registration certificate.
|
Class
|
Pro Rata
1 July – 30 September
|
Full Fees
1 October – 30 June
|
| Establishment fee |
$210.00 |
$210.00 |
| High risk |
$155.00 |
$310.00 |
| Medium risk |
$130.00 |
$260.00 |
| Low risk/Ongoing |
$310.00 |
$310.00 |
| Transfer fee |
$210.00 |
$210.00 |
Transfer a health registration
One-off Hairdressing registration fee
Hairdressers that don’t include any high or medium risk beauty activities pay a one-off registration fee.
Hairdressing registrations are ongoing and are not required to be renewed.
Transfer fees are not applicable to one-off Hairdressing registrations.
Additional inspection fees
A fee of $125.00 is payable for each additional inspection at the health & beauty premises after the first follow up inspection. This fee is payable before the Health Officer books their inspection with you.
This fee is non-refundable.
The permit fee is payable when you lodge your application.
After we have assessed and approved your application you will receive your Roadside Trading Permit.
| Category |
Pro Rata
1 July – 30 September
|
Full Fees
1 October – 30 June
|
| Roadside trading permit fee for business |
$987.50
|
$1975.00
|
| Roadside trading permit fee for community & sporting groups |
$490.00 |
$980.00 |
| Category |
Fee |
| Business – 1 Day Roadside Trading |
$159.00 |
| Community/Not for Profit Group – 1 Day Roadside Trading |
$78 |
Roadside trading permit FAQs
What does the permit and renewal fee cover?
- Assessment of the Initial Application and relevant site inspections to ensure compliance with the Neighbourhood Amenity Local Law 2020 and Streets & Roadside Trading Policy;
- The ability to trade from the roadside throughout Yarra Ranges Council; and
- Required inspections for education, complaints, compliance issues and enforcement action.
Why do I need to pay the full fee from 1 October?
If your initial registration is approved between 1 October to 31 December we will register your premises until 31 December of the following year.
This provides you with the remaining months of the current year at no charge.
You will not be required to pay a renewal fee until the following year.
Why aren't there any transfer fees?
We do not transfer Roadside Trading Permit between proprietors.
FoodTrader registration establishment fee
An establishment fee will be added to your application when Council accepts your application via the FoodTrader Customer Portal. The establishment fee is non-refundable.
Upon payment of the establishment fee your application will be allocated to a Health Officer for assessment.
There is no establishment fee for a Class 4 Notification.
FoodTrader registration fees
The registration fees will be invoiced to you after the Health Officer has assessed and approved your application.
Short-term registrations fees
You will be invoiced 50% of the full registration fee for FoodTrader registrations required between 1 day to 6 months.
Upon payment of the fees you will receive your registration certificate.
Do I need a FoodTrader registration?
FoodTrader is a Victoria-wide registration and notification portal for people selling food from temporary and mobile food premises.
Business FoodTrader registration & renewal fees
| Business Fees - Class |
Pro-Rata Fees
1 July - 30 September
|
Full Fees
1 October - 30 June
|
| Establishment Fee |
$265.00 |
$265.00 |
| Class 2 – Temporary Premises
(Fee is charged per FoodTrader Registration)
|
$170.00 |
$340.00 |
| Class 2 – Mobile Premises
(Fee is charged per Mobile Premises)
|
$170.00 |
$340.00 |
| Class 2 – Vending Machine
(Fee is charged per Vending Machine)
|
$160.00 |
$320.00 |
| Class 3 – Temporary Premises
(Fee is charged per FoodTrader Registration)
|
$105.00 |
$210.00 |
| Class 3 – Mobile Premises
(Fee is charged per Mobile Premises)
|
$105.00 |
$210.00 |
| Class 3 – Vending Machine
(Fee is charged per Vending Machine)
|
$105 |
$210.00 |
| Class 3 – Water Carter
(Fee is charged per Water Truck)
|
$105.00 |
$210.00 |
| Class 4 – Food Notification
(Sausage Sizzle with low risk foods)
|
o fee |
No fee |
Community and sporting group fees
| Class |
Pro Rata
1 July - 30 September
|
Full Fees
1 October - 30 June
|
| Establishment Fee |
$265.00 |
$265.00 |
| Class 2 - Temporary Premises (per FoodTrader registration) |
$85.00 |
$170.00 |
| Class 2 - Mobile Premises (per mobile van/cart/trailer etc) |
$85.00 |
$170.00 |
| Class 2 - Vending Machine (per machine) |
Discontinued |
Discontinued |
| Class 3 - Temporary Premises (per FoodTrader registration) |
$52.50 |
$105.00 |
| Class 3 - Water Carter (per water truck) |
$52.50 |
$105.00 |
| Class 3 - Mobile Premises (per mobile van/cart/trailer etc) |
$52.50 |
$105.00 |
| Class 3 - Vending Machine (per machine) |
Discontinued |
Discontinued |
| Class 4 - Notification |
No fee |
No fee |
How long is the FoodTrader registration valid?
The registration is valid until 31 December each year, unless you have applied for a short-term registration.
How do I renew my FoodTrader registration?
You will receive a Renewal Notice via the FoodTrader portal each year requesting payment.
To ensure your business is registered to continue trading into the following year, you must apply to renew your registration and pay the fee by 31 December.
Create a FoodTrader registration
| Type |
Fee
|
| Permit to Install |
$750.00 |
| Permit for a Major Alteration |
$750.00 |
| Permit for a Minor Alteration |
$580.00 |
| Renew a Permit to Install/Alter |
$130.00 |
| Transfer a Permit |
$155.00 |
| Amend a Permit |
$160.00 |
| Exemption |
$202.98 |
| Additional Progress Inspection |
$100.00 |
| Pre application site consultation |
$100.00 |
| File search and copy of plans |
$75.00 |
More Information and details on how to apply for a septic system
There may be further planning and development permits required for businesses.
Do I need a planning permit?
Our Small Business Team can assist with information on starting a business, the permits or registrations you might need and can put you in touch with training, events and networking opportunities.
Find out more in our Business Section.
What does the establishment fee cover?
The establishment fee covers the cost of a Health Officer assessing your application and reviewing and approving your plans. It includes the initial inspection of your premises and one follow up inspection (if required) prior to registration.
What does the food & health registration fees cover?
The registration fee covers the cost of a Health Officer inspecting your premises within the first 3 months of you opening your business and one follow up inspection, if required. If you have paid a full fee, it also allows for your annual inspection, including one follow up inspection.
Annual registration fees cover the cost of your any sampling the Health Officer may need to do, phone calls, emails, newsletters and complaint inspections, as required.
What does the Aquatic Registration Fee cover?
The registration fee covers the cost of a Health Officer assessing your application and reviewing and approving your Water Quality Risk Management Plan.
This includes a Health Officer inspecting your premises within the first 3 months of you opening your business and one follow up inspection, if required. If you have paid a full fee, it also allows for your annual inspection, including one follow up inspection.
Annual registration fees cover the cost of any sampling the Health Officer may need to do, phone calls, emails, newsletters and complaint inspections, as required.
What does the FoodTrader establishment fee cover?
The establishment fee covers the cost of a Health Officer assessing your FoodTrader application and reviewing and approving your plans. It includes the initial inspection of each of your temporary food premises (mobile trucks, water carter trucks and vending machines) and one follow up inspection (if required) prior to registration.
What does the FoodTrader food registration fee cover?
The registration fee covers the cost of a Health Officer inspecting your premises within the first 3 months of you opening your business and one follow up inspection, if required.
If you have paid a full fee, it also allows for your annual inspection, including one follow up inspection, if required.
This fee also covers the cost of any food sampling the Health Officer may need to do, phone calls, emails, newsletters and complaint inspections, as required.
This fee is payable for each mobile premises, water carter truck and vending machine.
This fee is only payable once per registration if you have multiple temporary premises. e.g. stalls, marquees etc.
Are FoodTrader fees refundable?
The establishment fee is non-refundable.
The additional inspection fee is non-refundable.
The registration fee may be refundable, depending on your circumstances. Apply for a refund of your registration fee.
Why do I need to pay the full fee from 1 October?
If your initial registration is approved from 1 October to 31 December, we will register your premises until 31 December of the following year.
This provides you with the remaining months of the current year at no charge.
You will not be required to pay a renewal fee until 31 December of the following year.
Why aren't there any transfer fees for Food registrations?
As of 1 July 2021, the Food Act 1984 no longer allows food registrations to be transferred when there is a change in ownership.
All food registrations that are transferring to a new proprietor need to be applied for in the same manner as a new food registration.
Both the establishment fee and the registration fee are payable for all food registrations that require a change in ownership.
Apply online to register your food business.
Can a Community Group or Sporting Group receive assistance paying fees?
To assist our Community & Sporting Groups we have discounted our Registration fees by 50%.
Do I need to pay fees for both my fixed and temporary food premises?
Yes. If you have both a fixed and a temporary food premises you will incur both the establishment fee and the registration fee for each registration.
These fees cover the assessment and ongoing inspections at each of your registered premises.
What fees do I pay to obtain a Pre-Transfer Inspection and Report?
You will need to pay the Pre-Transfer Inspection Report Fee. This is payable per premises, not registration. e.g. If you are looking at a premises that has both a food and a health registration you will only pay this fee once.
Apply online for a Pre-Transfer Inspection & Report for a premises you are interested in.
You are then required to pay fees per registration when you are ready to change/transfer each of the registrations into your name.
Are there any discounts if I have more than one registration?
No. The establishment fees and registration fees are payable for each registration that you require for your business.
These fees cover the cost of the relevant assessments and inspections required under each of the Acts.