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Coronavirus information and support for business

Find financial assistance, eligibility and timing for the new government support for Australian businesses. We'll be updating this page as new information is available.

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Use our guides to help you plan, start and run your business. You'll find resources, tools and where to go for more help.

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Register for an Australian business number (ABN)

Learn how to apply for an Australian business number (ABN) for tax and other business activities.

COVID-19 financial support for small business

Find government financial assistance and support for small business and sole traders.

Guide to starting a business

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

Business structures

Learn about different business structures, how to choose one and what you need to do if you change your business structure.

Work health and safety

Find out Work Health and Safety (WHS) legal requirements that apply to your business.

Social media for business

Social media can help promote your business and connect with your customers online.

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Find grants, funding and support programs to help your business grow and succeed!
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Use our search to find business events and training to improve your skills and grow your network.
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2022 caretaker arrangements

The Australian federal election has been announced, the Australian Government assumes a caretaker role. During this time, we will only share public info essential to business owners. Learn more about caretaker.

Software-related activities and the Research and Development Tax Incentive

New guidance now released to support the self-assessment of software-related research and development activities.

Instruments remade to support R&D Tax Incentive

Regulations and decision-making principles for the R&D Tax Incentive.

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