As a potential business owner, you may be able to access government assistance programs including business advisory and referral services. You may also be able to benefit from a range of government tax concessions, export finance and insurance services, workplace and employment services.
Such assistance is delivered through various Federal or State government departments and agencies, some of which are mentioned below.
Federal Government Initiatives
Business Entry Point (BEP)
BEP provides an extensive range of government information for new businesses.
www.business.gov.au
Business Licence Information Service (BLIS)
BLIS can help you to find out about your business licensing requirements.
www.bli.net.au
Grantslink
Grantslink is a government website containing information on grant programs and advice on finding the best source of funding for your business. www.grantslink.gov.au
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
ASIC can provide you with assistance on issues relating to corporate law compliance.
www.asic.gov.au
Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
The ATO can assist you on all tax matters affecting your business.
www.ato.gov.au
JobSearch and Workplace
If you are thinking of recruiting staff, you can take advantage of this job posting, searching and matching facility.
www.jobsearch.gov.au
You can also access current information on wage awards and employment conditions through Workplace, the Australian government’s employment portal. www.workplace.gov.au
AusIndustry
If you are seeking to develop or expand your business, you should investigate the programs provided by AusIndsutry, the government’s agency for supporting industry.
www.ausindustry.gov.au
Austrade
Austrade manages several export assistance programs designed to help Australian businesses capture export markets.
www.austrade.gov.au
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC)
EFIC can help businesses manage the payment and finance risks in exporting.
www.efic.gov.au
State Government Initiatives
Australia actively encourages business people to set up business in regional, rural or low population growth areas of Australia. To assist this objective, State/Territory governments can offer sponsorship to business migrants who propose to assist the economic development of such areas.
State/Territory governments also offer a wide range of post-arrival services to assist business migrants in setting up their business in Australia. For more information, contact the relevant State/Territory business development agency:
New South Wales
NSW Department of State and Regional Development
www.business.nsw.gov.au
Victoria
Department of Victorian Communities
www.business.vic.gov.au/migration
Queensland
Department of State Development
www.sd.qld.gov.au
Western Australia
Small Business Development Corporation
www.sbdc.com.au
South Australia
Department for Business, Manufacturing & Trade
www.immigration.sa.gov.au
Tasmania
Department of Economic Development
www.development.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory
Department of Business, Industry & Resource Development
www.nt.gov.au
Australian Capital Territory
Chief Minister’s Department
www.business.act.gov.au
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