Business

Click on the links below to find out more about operating food and tattooing businesses in Hobart, applying for a tender or quote for City of Hobart business, holding a special event or applying for a lane closure permit for construction.

Food businesses

If you are planning on opening a food business, you may be required to register your business with us. More information, including application forms, requirements, and helpful templates here.

Occupation licences

An occupation licence is the type of licence businesses need if they want to use the footpaths outside their shops. Find out more, or download an application form here.

Tattooing and piercing businesses

Information for those wishing to conduct tattooing and ear and body piercing

Place of assembly licences

If you are planning to operate a large outdoor public event, or you are planning to lease a property as a place of assembly, you need to apply for a place of assembly licence. Find out more, or apply here.

City of Hobart purchasing and tenders

Information on tenders and doing business with Council. Includes the City of Hobart Code for Tenders and Contracts and how to access current Tenders and business opportunities.

Construction activities and events on public streets

If you want to hold a special event or do construction on a public street managed by the City of Hobart, you may require a permit.

Doing business in Hobart

Located in southern Tasmania, Hobart is the state's capital and provides a wide range of experiences and opportunities for business. Find out more

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