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Support for businesses in Australia

Information, grants, services and support from across government to help your business succeed.

Coronavirus information and support for business

Find financial assistance, eligibility and timing for the new government support for Australian businesses. We'll be updating this page as new information is available.

Guides to help your business

Use our guides to help you plan, start and run your business. You'll find resources, tools and where to go for more help.

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Register for an Australian business number (ABN)

Learn how to apply for an Australian business number (ABN) for tax and other business activities.

Guide to starting a business

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.

Restrictions on services during COVID-19

Find out which businesses are impacted by the current restrictions.

Register your business name

Find out how to register your business name.

Work health and safety

Find out Work Health and Safety (WHS) legal requirements that apply to your business.

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Grants & programs

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

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

Nominate an innovator today for the 2021 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

Each year the Australian Government honours Australia’s scientists, research-based innovators and science teachers through the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science.

Changes to Single Touch Payroll reporting from 1 July

There are changes to Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting for small employers with closely held payees and quarterly reporting for micro employers from 1 July 2021.

Environmental game changers lead the way amongst Entrepreneurs’ Programme grant recipients

Entrepreneurs’ Programme supports Sea Forest to farm seaweed and change the face of the livestock industry.

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