business.gov.au - your business gateway to government information and services

business.gov.au is the Australian Government's principal, award-winning business website that offers simple and convenient access to government business information and services. It provides comprehensive information on planning, starting, running and exiting a business along with services such as ABN Look up to search for publicly available ABN details, and GovForms for finding and managing government forms.

www.business.gov.au

ABN Lookup

ABN Lookup provides access to the publicly available information provided by businesses when they register for an Australian Business Number (ABN). This page also has a link to the Australian Business Register where you can register for an ABN.

www.abr.business.gov.au

AusTender - Australian Government Tender System

The Australian Government's procurement information system, AusTender, provides centralised publication of Australian Government business opportunities, annual procurement plans, multi-use lists and contracts awarded.

www.tenders.gov.au

Australian Business Register (Apply for an ABN)

The Australian Business Register (ABR) is a publicly available, online database that contains some of the information that is provided by businesses when they register for an Australian Business Number (ABN). Apply for an ABN and access and update your Australian business number (ABN) details online.

www.abr.gov.au

Business Consultation

The Business Consultation website allows you to register your interest to be consulted on your views about changes to proposed or existing government regulations. It also allows you to view details of current and archived Australian Government public consultations.

www.consultation.business.gov.au

business.gov.au Checklists

The New to business checklist covers many of the basic issues you need to consider when starting a business. The Growing your business checklist brings together a range of information from all levels of government in Australia to help you grow or improve your businesses. It contains compliance and regulatory issues, ideas for new business opportunities, and contact details for agencies that can give you advice along the way.

www.business.gov.au

Businesses

Australian Taxation Office index page for businesses. Provides links to tax information for new and existing businesses. Links to resources and services for businesses and key tax information.

www.ato.gov.au

Choosing a Super Fund

Since 1 July 2005, many employees have been able to choose the super fund or retirement savings account (RSA) that will receive their super contributions under the superannuation guarantee. Choosing a super fund was also extended in July 2006 to include employees working for corporations under former state awards.

www.ato.gov.au

Company Information - Search ASIC Registers

The free registers of the Australian Securities & Investments Commission provide information about companies and people they register or licence plus other matters.

www.asic.gov.au

Enterprise Connect

Enterprise Connect provides comprehensive support to Australian small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), to help them become more innovative, efficient and competitive. Through Manufacturing Centres and Innovation Centres, a national network of services and support is provided for eligible SMEs to access expert, practical advice and support tailored to their individual firms.

www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au

Fuel Schemes Essentials

This site gives an overview of how businesses can cut their fuel costs by registering for fuel tax credits. The site also provides useful links and information that will assist employers in completing the fuel tax credit labels on their business activity statements.

www.ato.gov.au

Government and Business Associations Directory

This directory contains details for federal, state, territory and local governments and for business associations. You can search by the name of an organisation, by key words or you can choose from an alphabetical list.

www.business.gov.au

GovForms (business.gov.au )

GovForms is a single entry point for businesses to quickly and conveniently find, manage and complete the forms online with all levels of government - everything from registering for an ABN, applying for licences, to simply paying your rates.

govforms.business.gov.au

Stay Smart Online

This site is designed to help home users and small businesses to stay smart online. It has simple advice on how to secure computers, transact and interact safely online and provides access to a range of information and resources including helpful top tips, fun quizzes, and guides.

www.staysmartonline.gov.au

Taskforce on Reducing the Regulatory Burden on Business (2005-2006)

The Taskforce examined and reported on areas where regulatory reform can provide significant immediate gains to business. This site provides information about the activities of the Taskforce and public submissions to the Taskforce.

www.regulationtaskforce.gov.au