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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

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Single Touch Payroll is here

All employers need to report their employee’s salary and wages, tax withheld and super liability to the ATO.

New gift card laws for businesses

You’ll need to comply with new laws which came into effect from 1 November 2019.

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business.gov.au got an upgrade

New features to help you find the information you need.

Free patent analytics report with international type search

IP Australia is now offering a free patent analytics report with every international-type search.

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