Starting a business checklist
Last Updated: 17 August 2020
New to business and not sure where to start? Our Starting your business checklist will help guide you through some important steps.
What the Starting your business checklist covers
When setting up a new business, there's a lot of information you’ll need to consider. Our checklist for starting a business can help you make sure you cover important steps like:
- choosing a business structure
- registering for your Australian business number (ABN), goods and services tax (GST) and business name
- setting up record keeping and accounting systems
- ensuring you understand your tax and legal obligations
- arranging insurance
Use this checklist for the early stages of business – before you start, when buying a business and when you’re running your new business.
Download the starting your business checklist
Checklist companion
The Checklist companion lists Australian, state and territory government agencies that are referenced in the Starting your business checklist. It’s a quick reference to help you find who to contact.
