Applying for an ABN (Australian Business Number)

The Australian Taxation Office provides information about ABNs with a link to the Australian Business Register where you can submit an application online.

http://ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.asp?.....

Finding details about a business through their ABN

ABN Lookup provides access to the publicly available information provided by businesses when they register for an Australian Business Number (ABN).

http://www.abr.business.gov.au/.....

The ABN Lookup also provides a list of frequently asked questions that may assist with your query.

Finding details about a company

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is responsible for regulating companies and financial institutions. A search of the National Names Index on the ASIC website will provide some basic information about a company, but for more detailed information you may need to approach a business information broker. There is a listing of recommended business information brokers on the ASIC website.

http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/asic.nsf/byheadline/Registers

Registration and licences

Business.gov.au provides information on registration and licensing requirements that apply when starting a new business

http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Registrationandlicences

Importing and Exporting

Business.gov.au provides information on regulations for people or businesses considering importing or exporting goods.

http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Importingandexporting

Austrade

The Australian Trade Commission provides information to help companies around the world to source goods, services and investment from Australia.

http://www.austrade.com