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Self Employment & Setting Up A Business |
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 Working for yourself in Australia
When you arrive in Australia you may prefer to be self employed or set up your own business. This section will provide you with relevant information. |
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Related Info Employment |
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| If you are currently self employed or running a small business in the UK you may wish to continue this on your arrival in Australia. Check if your trade requires a licence to work in your skilled area before setting up to avoid costly delays. |
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You can check your preferred company name online to ensure that it has not already been taken or reserved. Once you have your premises or Australia address you can apply for an Australian Business Number which is then used on all stationary and websites for your company. |
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There are numerous ways to be self employed in Australia including independent Trades person, setting up a business or buying a Franchise. It is always a good idea to seek legal assistance when looking into any Franchise opportunity and thoroughly research the company before parting with any cash to ensure it is a legitimate business. |
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- ABN Essentials - registering for an Australian Business Number (ABN) |
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- Business Gov - Information for setting up your business |
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- Commercial Real Estate - search for business premises to rent or buy |
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- Jobwise - Information on self employment in South Australia |
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- Occupational Licensing (Trades etc) - information on obtaining trade licence's where required |
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- Registering Business Names - registering your company name when starting up a business |
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- Starting a Business - Guide to starting your own business |
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- Tax - Australian Tax Office website |
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- Tax File Number - information and how to obtain your Tax File Number online |
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Self Employment Opportunities |
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| Below are some websites to give you a starting point at finding a business opportunity or a source for sub contracting work in South Australia |
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- Career One - Guide to self employment opportunities |
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- Seek - Self employment search |
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