Register a food business

Important information

  • Most businesses that sell food in the NT need to be registered.
  • Do this at least 30 days before opening. Your registration is valid for 12 months.
  • You should attach a business proposal, copy of your intended menu and a floor plan.
  • Applicants can verify an Australian ID document online. This service checks existing government records to match your driver licence, passport, birth certificate or visa.

Start now

This takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

All steps must be completed in one go. You can't save your application and complete it at a later stage.

Payment options

There is a fee. An environmental health officer will call you to arrange payment.

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