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Business structures & types
Deciding on a business structure is important. It affects your legal obligations.
101 Guide
Business structures
Deciding on a business structure is important. It affects your legal obligations.
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Develop your corporate governance structure
Learn how to develop your corporate governance structure.
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Franchising
Find out what franchising is, the process to become a franchisor or start a business as a franchisee, the Franchising Code of Conduct and your legal and tax obligations.
101 Guide
Home-based businesses
Find out your tax, insurance and license obligations are when you run your business from home.
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101 Guide
Starting an Indigenous business
Understand how to start an Indigenous business and what support is available.
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