Business

For the latest COVID-19 advice for business, please visit the Business Tasmania website.

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.

Resilient Hobart - Businesses and COVID-19

Help for our local business owners to connect to important information, resources and support, including the latest COVID-19 information.

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.

Food and beverage 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.

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.

Running your own event

The Event Development Guide provides practical information on how to run your own event.

Tattooing and piercing businesses

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

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