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Business & investor Concierge

07 October 2025

Business and Investment  

Our dedicated Business Engagement team connects businesses directly with the City of Fremantle. We’re committed to helping your business thrive by providing access to valuable information, resources, and opportunities. The team actively supports and promotes new business growth across the City of Fremantle, and acts as a central point of contact for local businesses.  

How the Business Engagement team supports you:

  • Supporting new businesses set-ups within the City of Fremantle
  • Delivering workshops and learning opportunities  
  • Guiding you through the approvals process
  • Building connections between stakeholders
  • Guiding businesses through compliance pathways
  • Providing economic data, insights, visitation data to help businesses make informed decisions
  • Assisting new and existing businesses when searching for suitable spaces or premises  
  • Connecting businesses with development resources, support information and collaborative partnerships
  • Advocating for the local businesses in our community

 

Access to business resources can be found here Business resources - City of Fremantle

Boost Your Business with Free Digital Workshops City of Fremantle and Business Foundations offer free digital business workshops - City of Fremantle

Get in contact via business@fremantle.wa.gov.au  

This is Business  

Our team provides a monthly business themed newsletter. “This is Business” provides business updates as well as regular requests for business content and participation in promotional initiatives. Ensure that you are informed of these and other opportunities.

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Investment attraction  

The City of Fremantle’s Economic Development team highlights and promotes the city’s unique advantages as a place to live, work and invest. This includes positioning Fremantle’s strengths in the blue and green economies, tourism, culture, innovation and creative industries.  

The team collaborates with key stakeholders including the Australian and State Governments, universities, and industry partners to attract investment and support business growth. Fremantle has successfully secured and managed external funding for major projects, including the Propel Fremantle Accelerator supported by Lotterywest and Spacecubed, and a range of initiatives that enhance Fremantle’s reputation as an innovative and future-focused city.

Economic modelling and analysis  

The Economic Development team utilises a range of tools, data and studies to provide quality insights on Fremantle’s economy and urban environment. This includes economic and demographic analysis, place-based market research, industry trends, and data. These insights help guide decision-making, support investment, and shape the sustainable growth of Fremantle.

Economic profile | Fremantle | economy.id

Fremantle Investor Concierge Program

The City of Fremantle is committed to making investment seamless and attractive. Through our Investor Concierge Program, we provide a dedicated service that streamlines engagement with City processes such as planning, building compliance, health, engineering, and rates.

To simplify investment pathways, Fremantle is leveraging its local expertise and networks to make it easier than ever to bring projects to life. The program offers:

  • Fast-tracked support through approvals and compliance processes
  • Direct access to the right City teams
  • Tailored guidance to help you navigate requirements with confidence
  • Connections to opportunities that align with Fremantle’s vision for growth

 

By registering your interest, you’ll be among the first to access a service designed to reduce complexity, accelerate delivery, and open the door to new possibilities in Fremantle.

Get in contact via invest@fremantle.wa.gov.au  

Stay Connected with This is Invest

Our Economic Development team publishes This is Invest, a monthly newsletter for anyone looking to live, work, and invest in Fremantle. Each edition shares the latest news, opportunities, and initiatives that make Fremantle a vibrant place to live, grow your career, and invest in business or property.

Subscribe today to stay informed and discover what Fremantle has to offer.