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Useful information and resources

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Self-assessment tool

Enter your business details to find the permits and forms that you need.

Startups and innovation

Learn how we support startup businesses and innovation in our city. 

Precinct business associations

Become a member of your local precinct business association.

Coworking spaces

Find flexible and mobile desk and office space solutions. 

Guides, programs and services

Business resources

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Make your business accessible

Make your business more accessible for everybody.

Commercial waste and recycling

Explore waste and recycling services for businesses.

Sustainable business

Guides to reduce the environmental impact of your business.

Investing in Melbourne

Our Invest Melbourne team can help you unlock your business potential and join the many innovative and successful companies investing here in Melbourne.

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our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.