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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.

Guides to help your business

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

Popular information

Register for an Australian business number (ABN)

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

Business restrictions during COVID-19

Find out which businesses are impacted by the current restrictions.

Guide to starting a business

Setting up your own business is exciting, but can also be challenging if you're not prepared. This guide will take you through each step of starting a business and help you understand what's ahead.

Business structures

Deciding on a business structure is important. It affects your legal obligations.

Register your business name

Find out how to register your business name.

Work health and safety

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

Find government assistance, grants and events

Grants & Programs finder

Find grants, funding and support programs to help your business grow and succeed!

Expertise & Advice finder

You don’t have to do it alone! Use our search to find a business adviser or expert.

Events & Training finder

Use our search to find business events and training to improve your skills and grow your network.

News

The Payment Times Reporting Scheme first reporting window opens 1 July 2021

Are you a large business that may have reporting requirements? The Payment Times Reporting Scheme commenced 1 January 2021. Find out more about reporting requirements and how to report.

Making more possible with Export Finance Australia

If your business needs finance to support your growth strategy or cashflow to help prepare you for when international borders reopen, Export Finance Australia could help make more possible.

Want to have your say on policy changes that could affect your business?

Find out how you can engage with the government through community consultations.

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