if you want to start a new shop you will need between 30K to 50K. Although you do not need any qualifications for "relaxation massage" and council regulations reflect this. Normally just fill out the DA or CDC and process. But before you decide pick a location where the council has relaxed regulations. Example The Hills district in Sydney are very strict in the fit outs and are always vigilant on rnt shops and when there is a complaint they will follow through with the complaint. In other councils they pretty much ignore complaints and never follow through.

The industry is extremely lucrative. I know a number of shop owners and their average daily takings is between $500 to $1500 per day and if the owner works they can get even more. I know one owner in the Bankstown city area made enough money to pay cash, 800k, for a house in 4 years. The girls themselves make similar.

If you can do it give it a try.