All Community Links (except Yarra Junction) will be closed from 5pm on Thursday 2 April 2026. Yarra Junction Community Link will close earlier, at 5pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026.We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 7 April 2026, however Yarra Junction Community Link will reopen from the Yarra Junction Library due to roof replacement works.For urgent enquiries, please call 1300 368 333.
If you are starting a new business or buying an existing one, you may need certain permits from Yarra Ranges Council before you can start trading.
This online form covers all the permits you may need in one easy to complete application.
If you haven't already done so, please fill out the Small Business Pre-Application Application and talk to the Small Business Office before completing this application to find out what permits, registrations and documentation you need.
Information required could be plans (eg house, retail, kitchen floor plan), signage specifications/drawings, business plan, recent copy of title, or traffic report.
Prepare the information you need to complete your application.
Complete your application online. Please note you can save your progress at any time and come back to it later.
Our Small Business Officer will be in contact to discuss your application.
Start your application now
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