You are here ›  Tools & Infomation  ›  Start a New Business

Start a New Business

Information to assist in Running Your Business

  •   Starting a business
    When starting a new business there are a number of government compliance obligations to meet, such as taxation, registration, licensing and employment.
  • Taxation
    Before you can begin operating your business you need to comply with government taxation regulations. Taxes might include GST, income tax, pay-roll tax, land tax and stamp duty.
  • Registering a business
    When you are starting a new business there are a number of registration processes you need to go through with different levels of government.
  • Licences and permits
    It is important to have the correct business licences and permits required by government to legally operate your business. Commonwealth Government licences are accessible through state and territory databases.
  • Grants and financial assistance
    Governments offer a wide range of business grants and financial assistance programs for various industry sectors.
  • Home-based business
    Home-based businesses are affected by a range of regulations administered by government. These may apply at the Commonwealth, state and local level.
  •   Employing people
    A number of government laws apply to awards and wages, taxation arrangements, anti-discrimination, freedom of association, workplace safety and worker's compensation.
  • Selling to Government
    Opportunities to provide goods and services to government agencies are available through many government web sites.
  • Importing
    Before importing goods you need to identify the government regulations that may affect those goods.

 

  • Exporting
    The export of goods is controlled by government regulations. State and territory governments may provide assistance to small businesses wishing to export.
  • Franchises
    A franchising code of conduct is administered by the government. State and territory governments may provide assistance and advice about franchising.
  • Retail leasing
    The Commonwealth provides protection against unfair trading through general business laws. State and territory governments are responsible for regulating retail tenancies.
  • Market analysis
    Statistical data and other market analysis information is available from government agencies.
  • Superannuation
    As an employer you are obliged to make superannuation contributions for your employees.
  • Advice and support
    A number of advisory services are available to help businesses. These services include advice on starting a business, expanding a business and importing and exporting requirements.
  • Coming from overseas
    Government information for business people from overseas who want to migrate to Australia to start a business or to invest in Australia.
  • Training and apprenticeships
    Business owners can take advantage of a number of training services and programs funded by Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
  • Closing, selling or winding up a business
    When getting out of business you must comply with government regulations concerning company and business name deregistration, employee payments and cancellation of taxation registrations.

 

We would like to acknowledge the source of our information.  The above information has been extracted from a document published on the Australian Taxation Office Website www.ato.gov.au with regards to the new tax system – Business

|     Home    |     Our Services    |     About Us    |     Tools & Infomation    |     Links    |     Update Your Information    |     Contact Us    |

© Copyright FMW – All Rights Reserved.