Support for businesses in Australia

COVID-19 update: This afternoon the Prime Minister announced a wage subsidy for employers. We’re working on making this information available on business.gov.au as soon as possible. You can stay up-to-date on the latest support for businesses on our coronavirus page. In the interim, to receive information about the wage subsidy, email us and we will respond as soon as possible.×

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Coronavirus information and support for business

Find financial assistance, eligibility and timing for the new government support for Australian businesses.

Help for Australian bushfire affected businesses

Find information, support and resources to help you with your next steps.

Popular information

Starting a business guide

This guide will take you through each step of starting a business and help you understand what's ahead.

Business structures

Deciding on a business structure is important. It affects your legal obligations.

Business plans

A business plan sets you up for success when you start and helps you adapt as your business grows.

Registrations

Find the registrations, licences and permits you need to start or run your business.

Hiring employees

Understand what you need to consider when you hire new employees.

Difference between a business and a hobby

Find out if you're running a business or a hobby so you know your obligations.

Find government assistance, grants and events

Grants & programs

Use our tool to find grants, funding or assistance programs to help your business grow and succeed.

Expertise & advice

You don’t have to do it alone — working with an experienced business adviser or expert can help solve business problems, connect you to funding and grow your industry networks.

Events & training

Business workshops, networking events, conferences and webinars can help you to improve your business skills and grow your network.

News

Are you a woman founder needing more funding to grow your startup?

The Boosting Female Founders Initiative is now open for EOIs.

It's time for your business to move to myGovID

Deadline approaching of AUSkey retiring in March - Don’t leave it to the last minute, get set up today.

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10 businesses share in $3.1M to support their innovations

The grants will help businesses to launch their products here and overseas.

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