Support for businesses in Australia

COVID-19: You can find information and stay up-to-date on the latest support for business on our coronavirus page or by calling 13 28 46.×

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Coronavirus information and support for business

Find financial assistance, eligibility and timing for the new government support for Australian businesses.

Help for Australian bushfire affected businesses

Find information, support and resources to help you with your next steps.

Popular information

Continuing your business

Learn steps you can take to help keep your business running during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

JobKeeper Payment for employers and employees

Employers affected by coronavirus may be eligible to claim a fortnightly payment of $1500 per employee.

JobKeeper Payment for sole traders and other entities

If you're a sole trader or self-employed, you may be eligible to receive $1500 per fortnight if your turnover has reduced.

Business structures

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

Registrations

Find the registrations, licences and permits you need to start or run your business.

Starting a business guide

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

Find government assistance, grants and events

Grants & programs

Use our tool to find grants, funding or assistance programs to help your business grow and succeed.

Expertise & advice

You don't have to do it alone, working with an experienced business adviser or expert can help solve business problems, connect you to funding and grow your industry networks.

Events & training

Business workshops, networking events, conferences and webinars can help you to improve your business skills and grow your network.

News

Funding to help small businesses revive and thrive

Find out how the Small Business Relief Fund can help you.

Export hub grants help businesses through COVID-19 crisis

Learn more about the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Export Hubs Initiative.

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