Setting Up a New Business
Te Whakatū Pakihi Hou
The Masterton District is a great place to do business and we want to make it as easy as possible for people to set up a new business here.
There are different rules and regulations to comply with so talk with us before you get started so you know what you need to do before you open your doors to customers.
Check out our Information Guide (PDF, 717KB) and fill in our Business Information Form (PDF, 188KB) for a detailed report from our experts of what applications you may require for your new business venture.
Email your completed form to takingcareofbusiness@mstn.govt.nz
Video Transcript
[Opening titles: Taking Care of Business]
[Matt is seated at a desk and speaks to the camera]
Businesses bring so much to our community and we’re making it easier to get started with our new Taking Care of Business process.
There are lots of legal requirements when you open a new business. Talking to us early means we can help you figure out what you need and get it moving.
[A montage plays showing a barber cutting hair, a tattoo artist using a tattoo gun, a person tamping and pouring a coffee.]
Depending on your type of business you might need to work with multiple teams from health, to building and planning to get your doors open.
By filling in just one application, our business support advisor will create a report that tells you:
- all the consents and licences you need,
- how long these will take to process and,
- they will help you make your applications in the right order to makes things faster and easier.
[A graphic of a laptop shows the Setting up a New Business webpage]
The process is treated as commercially sensitive to ensure confidentiality.
We’re here to help you get started, so get in touch. We look forward to doing business with you.
[End card shows the Masterton District Council logo]
Questions and Answers
Read the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.
Why do I need to fill out this form?
It's not compulsory but it's the easiest way to make sure you know exactly what you need to get your doors open. You'll receive a detailed report within 48 hours that tells you the applications you'll need and how long they will take to process. The process is designed to help you plan ahead, prevent any hold ups and comply with laws and regulations.
What if I change my mind?
That's no worries, if you complete an application and then decide not to go ahead with your business idea, just let us know and we can cancel your application. There's no fee for this service.
