Forms and resources for businesses

Find essential Council information to help you navigate business permits, licenses, and planning and development processes, along with links to local, state, and federal resources that support every stage of starting and growing your business.

To contact the Economic Development and Partnerships team, go to Business and investment support.

Starting and growing a business

Explore a range of resources to support your business journey, including locally delivered services and programs, as well as state and federal initiatives.

Local business resources

where you will also find locally organised business support activities and information about key networks.

State and Federal business resources

Planning, building and development

Find essential information to support your development, including tools, application processes, required approvals, forms, factsheets, and checklists.

Business permits and licences

The Business Launchpad of Business Queensland is a tailored guide of licenses, permits, codes of practice and regulations from across government to help you start and run your business.

Advertising and signage

If you would like to advertise your organisation or event in the Redlands, there are various options and laws you will need to follow. Learn how to advertise your business on Council infrastructure.

Food businesses

Find information on food business licensing, taking over an existing business, food safety programs, footpath dining, and tools to help you start and manage a food business.

Leasing and commercial activities

Learn more about Bud Lighting on Council Street Trees and about Temporary commercial activity in a park or public open space.

Event organisers

Find tools and guidance for planning and delivering successful events—from securing Council approvals and finding a venue, to promoting your event, sourcing suppliers, and accessing grants, forms and templates.