This section is only for registering a health and beauty business for the first time. To renew your registration, please click here.
Under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, businesses that offer the following types of services need to register with Council:
- Hairdressing
- Tattooing
- Ear piercing
- Hair removal (e.g. by waxing)
- Manicures/pedicures
- Colonic irrigation
For additional information on the registration and application process, as well as structural fit-out and operational requirements read Setting up a Health and beauty business.
Furthermore, to assist businesses comply with the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, the Department of Health website provides useful infection prevention and control information specific to the industry.
Registration fees
| Class | Business types | Fees |
| Low risk | Hairdressing and/or temporary make-up. This type of registration is a once-off payment. | $427 |
| Medium risk | Manicures, foot spa treatments, facial or body treatments, hair removal, etc. Annual registration renewal is required. | $415 first year |
| High risk | Tattooing, body and ear piercing, colonic irrigation, electrolysis, etc. Annual registration renewal is required. | $479 first year |
Register your business
Use the following online form to register your health and beauty business. We will then contact you to arrange the next steps, including payment of fees and a property inspection.
Once approved, your registration will be issued within five working days.
Before registering your business, we strongly recommend you first use our Permit Assessment Form to see if you require any other permits or registrations.
Register a health & beauty business
Contact our Business Permit Support Service to follow up on the progress of a pending registration.