Resources
Starting your business
| The Business Structure |
You have to decide on a legal structure when you start your business |
| The Sole Trader |
This is the most straightforward structure for a business. |
| Register for Goods & Services Tax (GST) |
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a broad-based tax of 10 percent on the sale of most goods and services and other things in Australia. |
| Register for a Tax File Number (TFN) |
A Tax File Number (TFN) is a unique number issued by the Tax Office to individuals and organisations. |
| business.gov.au checklists |
Thinking of starting a business or moving your business to the next stage? Try these lists to get you started. |
Managing your Business
| Small Business Obligations |
Duties of company directors |
| Small Business Partnerships |
What is a partnership? |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution |
Types of dispute resolution |
| Small business Market research and statistics | |
| Small business Occupational health and safety | |
| Small business Employing people |
Running your business
| Top Ten Questions |
These are the top ten questions for running your business |
| Dealing with Bad Debts |
Avoiding bad debts |
| Small business Independent contractors | |
| Small business Registration and licences | |
| Tenders and Contracts |
Business.gov.au News
| Business.gov.au News and features |