What is BLIS?

The Business Licence Information Service (BLIS) is a one-stop-shop for high-level information on a range of Commonwealth, State and Local Government controls that you must comply with when operating a business (or occupation) in Tasmania.  These controls include licenses, permits, approvals, registrations, codes of practices, standards, guidelines, etc.

 How can BLIS help your business?

BLIS can help you answer common questions that you might have when starting, operating or expanding a business.  For example, a new operator might ask:

• What licenses must I have?
• What activities do these licenses cover?
• What do I need to have or do to obtain/renew/vary/transfer a licence?
• Who can I talk to/where can I go for more information?
• How much will it cost?
• How do I apply?
• What forms do I need to complete?
• How long will it take to obtain a licence?
• What codes of practice might I need to comply with?

 How do you use BLIS online?

Click on the ‘start your enquiry’ button to go to the BLIS search page.  On this page you will find a range of searches that will help you quickly discover information on controls that may apply to your business.