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Large talent pool 20,000+ commuters, skilled locals and UOW graduates
Vibrant coastal city Discover more about why you will love living here
Work-life balance A city where you can achieve real work-life balance
Supportive environment Discover more about local business networks and support
One hour south of Sydney Strategic location, close to Sydney, its airport, and Canberra
UOW – a global university Where you can develop research and commercial partnerships
Costs and staff retention Up to 33% more cost effective than Sydney, Melbourne and Parramatta
Business case studies Hear from the experience of business people who live and work in Wollongong (and love it).
Key opportunities Wollongong provides opportunities across industries and key sectors
Advanced manufacturing Future focus on advanced machinery, equipment design and manufacturing
Defence Capabilities and innovative research in defence technologies and services
Professional services Professional, financial, and shared services firms call Wollongong home
Scaleups and entrepreneurs Wollongong scale-up successes and our entrepreneurial community
Tech Growing hub for forward-thinking tech companies and start-ups
Clean energy Wollongong is emerging as a clean and low-carbon energy hub
Set up a business Find practical information to hit the ground running
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Our precincts Explore Wollongong's business precincts
Our business networks A list of business groups, networks and meetups
Finding real estate Discover our commercial, industrial and residential options
Economic development The plan for our city between now and 2029
Registering a business Tips and links to set up your business here
Case studies Hear from the experience of business people who live and work in Wollongong (and love it).
How we can help Find out the various ways we can help you and your business
Business case development Assistance with developing your business case for Wollongong
Creating connections We can help you meet the right people in the right places
International team Reach out to our colleagues in your country
Incentives and programs Information about the incentives and programs to support your move
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Arts and culture Theatre, galleries, museums - we have it covered
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Music, sport and fun Discover where to go for people of all ages and tastes
Restaurants and markets Hundreds of cafes, small bars and restaurants and our many markets
Things to see and do Fill your weekends with activities at our favourite places
Community integration How you can get involved and meet the locals
Health and wellbeing More information about our city's health facilities
Education and training From pre-school to postgraduate - life-long learning opportunities
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Registering a Business

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Are you based overseas? Or wanting to launch your startup in Wollongong?

Then it is time to start thinking about registering your business in Australia.

Information from the Wollongong City Council

The Wollongong City Council website provides help and resources to businesses who are based in, or wish to move to, Wollongong.

Wollongong is committed to encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship

Their website includes business information and support including links to business permits and regulations. They also provide business owners and entrepreneurs with links to all of the free resources and advice available to a business based in Wollongong.

Visit the business in Wollongong section of their website 

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Information from the NSW Government

The NSW Government’s Business in NSW website provides business owners with comprehensive information on starting and growing a business, innovation and research, grants & support and has a series of Guides and FAQs

NSW Government’s Strategy aims to make NSW the easiest place to start and grow a business

NSW Government has also introduced Easy to do Business, a free service offered across a range of industries, that gives you personalised help and support when starting or expanding a small business so you can focus on your business and save time and money.

Wollongong has its own NSW Government offices, so contact us to talk to our team and find out more about how to start a business in Wollongong, Australia.

Information from the Australian Government

There is plenty of information on government websites that will provide you with the information you need to get your registration started. The official federal government website business.gov.au has an entire section that answers questions such as

  • Do I need a business name?
  • How do I register a business name?
  • What are the costs involved in registering a business name?
  • How long does registration take?
  • How do I renew a business name?

The business.gov.au website also covers topics such as intellectual property, trademarks and the various business structures you can choose from when starting your business in Australia.

You can also view ASIC’s various videos that cover commonly asked question including how to register, renew and transfer a business name.

Wollongong has its own Australian Government offices, so contact us to talk to our team and find out more about how to start a business in Wollongong, Australia.

We are excited to welcome you to Wollongong. Please contact us and we will make sure we connect you with the right people in our region to help your business grow.

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