Register your business or company

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Having the correct licenses and registrations is fundamental to your business. They allow you to operate without fear of closure from non-compliance and are the foundation to successful business.

When you're starting a new business it's important to find out what registrations and licences apply to you. This can be complex; as local, state, territory and federal governments all handle registration and licensing for various aspects of your business.

The following topics will help you decide what you need to do:

    Register your business or company
        Decide on a business structure
        Register your business name
        Register your company
        Register your domain name
        Register your trade mark
    Register for taxation
        Register for an Australian Business Number (ABN)
        Register for Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT)
        Register for Goods & Services Tax (GST)
        Register for Pay As You Go (PAYG) withholding
        Register for a Tax File Number (TFN)
        Register for Payroll Tax
    Notify changes to your business
    Licences & permits
Register your business or company