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.
Further detail about special retail shops and the products they can sell is covered in s7 of the Retail Trading Hours Regulations.
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