Support for businesses in Australia

COVID-19: Find the update to the JobKeeper Payment announced this morning and other support for business on our coronavirus page. If your business is based in Victoria, you can find information about business restrictions on Business Victoria’s website. ×

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Help for Australian bushfire affected businesses

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

JobKeeper Payment for employers and employees

Under the JobKeeper payment, businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be able to access a payment to continue paying their employees.

JobKeeper Payment for sole traders and other entities

If you're a sole trader or self-employed, you may be eligible to receive $1500 per fortnight if your turnover has reduced.

Guide to continuing your business

Learn steps you can take to help keep your business running during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Registrations

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

Guide to starting a business

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

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.