Contact the Business Licence Information Service in your state or territory for the licences, permits and other registrations that apply to you.
Useful guides, information or resources in your state or territory on business structures.
Make changes to your business name, or other business details, with your state or territory government.
The Australian Business Number (ABN) is a unique 11 digit identifying number that businesses use when dealing with other businesses.
Information about deciding on a business structure, registering your business name, company name, domain name or trade mark.
FBT is a tax payable by employers for benefits paid to an employee or the employee's associate in place of salary or wages.
A range of taxes affect small business, so before you begin operating you'll need to know what you must do to comply with government taxation regulations.
Your business will inevitably change and grow - changes in your business circumstances may result in a need to change your business structure, your legal or trading name, your address and contact details.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a broad-based tax of 10 percent on the sale of most goods and services and other things in Australia.
It's important for you to find out the licensing requirements that apply to your new business.
Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding is a legal requirement to withhold amounts for income tax purposes.
Information to help you decide on your business structure, whether sole trader, partnership, trust or company.
Pay-roll tax is a state tax on the wages paid by employers. It is calculated on the amount of wages you pay per month.
If you decide that a company structure best suits your business, then you need to register as a company.
Your domain name is your website address on the internet and gives you an online identity or brand.
Find out what registrations & licences from local, state, territory and federal governments you need for starting or growing your business.