Registering a Business
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Get in touchAre 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
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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