Apply for business licences
Licences and registrations needed to operate a business in the Northern Territory.
To do certain kinds of work in the Northern Territory (NT), you may need to be:
- registered
- certified
- licensed.
Use the Australian Government's Australian Business Licence Information Service (ABLIS). It's a free online tool that provides information about local, Territory and federal requirements.
Food and retail licence check
Use the food and retail licence check to learn about licences and registrations you may need to run a business in the NT.
This tool is designed to help food businesses and brick and mortar retail shops.
Get help
For more information about licences, permits and registrations, contact your nearest Territory Business Centre.