Retailers trading as a small or special retail shop must apply for a certificate.
Small retail shops
Small retail shops are defined as:
- owned by up to six people
- operating no more than four retail stores
- Having up to 25 people working at the same time across all stores (excluding apprentices).
Small retail shops can:
- sell any goods other than motor vehicles
- trade 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Special retail shops
Special retail shops:
- are considered necessary for emergency, convenience or recreation goods
- trade 6.00 am – 11:30 pm every day of the year.
Special retail shops include:
- pharmacies
- garden nurseries
- hardware and home improvement shops
- newsagencies and bookshops
- video shops
- art and craft shops
- souvenir and duty-free shops
- shops at sports venues
- boating shops
- motor vehicle spare parts shops, and
- shops at international standard hotels.
Lodging an application for certificate
Applying for a small or special shop certificate is free.
Online
Complete and submit you application online:
Downloadable forms
Download and complete your application form:
Send your application by:
- Email: retailtradinghours@demirs.wa.gov.au
- Post: Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Retail Trading Hours Team
Locked Bag 100
EAST PERTH WA 6892