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Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)

Find the licences you need for your business

Use this tool to find out which licences you need to start, run and grow your business.

Find licences for your business
Answer some simple questions about your business and we'll provide you with tailored information on what you need for your business, including:

  • licences
  • regulations
  • council approvals
  • compliance requirements
Search for licences by name
Find information on specific licences, regulations, council approvals or compliance requirements.