COVID-19: Find information and support for business on our coronavirus page. If your business is based in Victoria, you can find information about business restrictions on Business Victoria’s website.
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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.

Victorian business COVID-19 information

Learn more about the business restrictions and workplace requirements for your Victorian business.

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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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JobKeeper Payment

Businesses may be eligible to receive a payment if they have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Restrictions on services

Find out which businesses are impacted by the current restrictions.

Relief for commercial tenants

Read about measures to help renters, including a mandatory code of conduct for commercial tenancies. 

Register for an Australian business number (ABN)

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

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.

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.
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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.

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Events & training

Business workshops, networking events, conferences and webinars can help you to improve your business skills and grow your network.
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The Entrepreneurs’ Programme Accelerating Commercialisation grants will help businesses launch their innovation here and overseas.

Get ready to reboot with NSW Small Business Month

You can partner with the NSW Government for NSW Small Business Month, 1-31 October 2020.

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