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Key documents


Key documents

Fact sheets, booklets and web pages

Adobe PDF Document

Starting your business booklet (PDF 442kB)

Adobe PDF Document

Choosing the best business structure (PDF 145kB)

Adobe PDF Document

Tax basics for business operators (PDF 95kB)

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Free tutorials


Free tutorials

Step-by-step guides to starting a business

Are you ready to start a business? (10 mins.)

Registering a business (10 mins.)

Decide if I need to hire or employ people (10 mins.)

Full list of guides, includes specific business types

Top questions


Top questions

Our most popular questions about going into business

Can I get a grant or loan to start a business?

When would I need a planning permit?

Do I need to register for GST?

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Applications


Applications and licences

Apply now or check if you need an extra licence

Apply for a business tax file number (ATO website)

Apply for an ABN and GST (ATO website)

Register a business name (CAV website)

Find the licences required to run a business in Victoria

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Training, seminars


Business training

Business seminars, workshops and events

Find and book a business seminar, workshop or event

A workshop for those going into business

Buying a franchise workshops

Business planning workshops

Need help?


Need help?

Not sure where to start? These services can help!

Call us on 13 22 15, 8am-6pm Mon-Fri

Face-to-face help at Victorian Business Centres

Get a free consultation with a professional adviser in your area

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Contact Business Victoria on
13 22 15 regarding any problems with file downloads.

Who Can Help? - Victorian Business Line on 13 22 15 (local call cost, within Australia)
or + 61 3 9651 9999 (International)

Page update: 03 Oct 2008
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