The licensing, permit or registration requirements for your business will depend on your business type and structure, its location, and whether you employ staff. You must operate your business with the correct licences and permits. If you don't, you could face serious penalties. Business LaunchpadUse Business Launchpad to save time and effort when starting and running your business. Business Launchpad is a digital tool that makes it easier to discover licences, permits and regulatory information tailored to your business needs. ABLISVisit ABLIS (Australian Business Licence and Information Service) to find the Australian, Queensland and local government licensing information specific to your business. Contact your local councilEvery council has different regulations. You can contact your local council, using the local government directory, to discuss town planning laws, zoning requirements and other issues such as home business requirements. You must gain council approval for any relevant issues before you begin operating. RegistrationsThere are many areas of your business that you may need to register, including your business name, trademark and domain name, as well as registering your business for tax. Learn more about getting the right licences and registrations for your business.
Visit our business section for detailed information on setting up your business, licences, grants and financial assistance. For personalised support, book a call with our Business Concierge service. Before you invest time and money into setting up your business by registering and applying for the right business licences, make sure you put together a business plan and carefully consider how viable your business is. Many businesses fail when these things aren't considered. Get in touch with Business Connect or an industry association to get advice specific to your area. It's important you choose the best structure for your business type. The most commonly used business structures are sole trader, company, partnership, and trust. Set up as a sole trader Register a company Register a limited partnership Set up a trust business structure Register a co-operative
Register an Australian Business Number (ABN) Register a business name Register your business for Goods and Services Tax (GST) Apply for a business Tax File Number Apply for an individual Tax File Number Register for PAYG withholding Check the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) Get liability insurance for your business Register for fuel tax credits
Help with leasing business premises Apply for development consent Apply for a development application (DA) Apply online for a complying development certificate (CDC) Apply to install a street awning or a business sign Apply for a zoning certificate Apply to make changes to a heritage listed place Apply for a construction certificate Appoint a principal certifying authority Apply for a fire safety certificate Apply for a compliance certificate Apply for an occupation certificate You can find your local council online to get the information relevant to your situation.
Apply to discharge commercial trade waste water Register a regulated water system Apply to place commercial waste in a public place Apply for a licence to play music at your business
Comply with Australian Consumer Law Comply with competition and consumer laws Meet requirements for displaying or advertising prices Apply for an exemption from restricted trading days Check guidelines for importing and buying goods from overseas
Comply with Fair Work requirements Comply with long service leave requirements Paying employees at, or above, award rates Register for PAYG withholding Register for the superannuation clearing house Comply with work health and safety laws Apply for a workers insurance policy Managing contractors and employees
Register a trade mark Register a domain name for your business Comply with Australian standards Comply with NSW environmental legislation Apply to register a design Apply for a patent Apply for a Trade Promotion Lottery Permit (Single Promotion) Apply for a Trade Promotion Lottery Permit (Multiple Promotions) Apply to be a NSW Seniors Card Participating Business Apply to be a Companion Card affiliate
Use this list of calculator tools to help make starting and operating your small business easier. Tax withheld calculator Superannuation Guarantee Contributions Calculator Leave calculator Notice and redundancy calculator
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