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Starting Out

Articles for owners registering or setting up a new Australian small business — ABN, business structure, GST, licensing, and separating personal from business finances.

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Finance & Money
When Do You Need to Register for GST in Australia?

In Australia, you must register for GST if your business has a GST turnover (gross income minus GST) of $75,000 or more per year, or $150,000 for non-profit organisations.

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Finance & Money
How to Separate Personal and Business Finances

Mixing personal and business money is one of the most common compliance mistakes small business owners make — and one of the easiest to fix.

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Legal & Compliance
How to Register an ABN for Your Small Business

An Australian Business Number (ABN) is an 11-digit identifier issued by the Australian Business Register (ABR).

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Legal & Compliance
Sole Trader vs Company in Australia: Which Structure Is Right?

Choosing between operating as a sole trader or a company (Pty Ltd) is one of the first and most consequential decisions for a new business.

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Legal & Compliance
Business Licensing and Permits in Australia: What You Need

Most Australian businesses need at least one licence, registration, or permit to operate legally — and many need several.

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