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Doing Business in Brisbane
Start
your business
Permits, licences, signage, planning approvals, economic data and more
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Run
your business
Permits, licences, online resources, advertising signs, recycling and more
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Grow
your business
Events, grants, business opportunities, selling to Council, tenders, data and more
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Council makes it easy to start, run and grow your business. As part of our commitment to build a growing economy for our city, we provide resources and opportunities for businesses at any level of growth. From getting the right permits and licences, through to data to help research your new business and our 24/7 business hotline, Council is dedicated to delivering valuable and practical support for new business.
Popular business links
Business workshop
Business leaders share their knowledge and experience on topics including business growth and managing change. Wednesday 22 May at Red Hill.
Licenses and permits
Licences and permits are required for business types and activities such as starting a food business, planning an event, and opening a stall.
Business help
Find out more about our dedicated Business Hotline BNE 133 including the range of topics you can get information on.
Data & tools
More business information
Business Hotline 133 BNE (133 263)
Do you have a business question? Council has a dedicated 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week hotline to support business in Brisbane. Businesses can access information on a range of Council topics including licensing, development applications, business opportunities and procurement.