ABN - Apply for an ABN (Australian Business Number)

An ABN (Australian Business Number) is an 11 digit identifier that makes it easier for businesses and all levels of government to interact. You do not have to have an ABN, but having one will avoid having amounts withheld from payments to you; and make it easier to register for GST and other business tax registrations such as PAYG withholding. You can apply for an ABN (Australian Business Number) or access and update your ABN details online.

http://australia.gov.au/service/abn-apply-for-an-abn-australian-business-number

ABN - Lookup an Australian Business Number

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

http://australia.gov.au/service/abn-lookup-an-australian-business-number

ABN essentials

Australian Taxation Office information about the Australian Business Number (ABN), a single identifier for all business dealings with the tax office and for dealings with other government departments and agencies.

http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/pathway.aspx?sid=42&pc=001/003/021/001/004&mfp=001/003&mnu=43096#001_003_021_001_004

ABR (Australian Business Register)

The Australian Business Register (ABR) is the central collection, storage and verification system for basic business identity information from all entities with an Australian Business Number (ABN). When a business applies for and receives an ABN, the business details from their application become part of the ABR.

https://abr.gov.au/

ASIC - Lodge company documents online

Officeholders and registered agents can lodge company documents online with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

http://australia.gov.au/service/asic-lodge-company-documents-online

ASIC - Search the registers for company information

The free registers of the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) provide information about companies and people they register or licence plus other matters.

http://australia.gov.au/service/asic-search-the-registers-for-company-information

Australian company numbers

Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) page with information about Australian Company numbers and where they must appear.

http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/asic.nsf/byId/PMIDCA256AF60076AF11CA256AF6007E6325?opendocument

Business name registration

A new National Business Names Registration System has replaced the state and territory registers. All business name registrations are now managed by ASIC. Business names registered under state and territory registers have been transferred to the new system.

http://australia.gov.au/service/business-name-registration

business.gov.au

iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Keep up to date with latest business news, search for an ABN, find information on a wide range of business topics.

http://www.business.gov.au/information/socialmedia/pages/iphone.aspx

Good Business Register

The Good Business Register is a simple, free, online tool that helps small to medium sized businesses create a sustainability report to be used in the tender processes and ensures that they can communicate their unique aspects to a range of stakeholders.

http://goodbusinessregister.com.au/

Insolvency notices

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) publication website for notices on insolvency and other matters. It provides a single point for searching almost all notices on external administration and company deregistration, formerly advertised in the print media.

https://insolvencynotices.asic.gov.au/

MyBizShield

iPad - Creating an emergency management and recovery plan can help your business recover from unpredictable situations.

http://www.business.gov.au/Information/Socialmedia/Pages/mybizshield.aspx

Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR)

The PPSR national register will let you check that the used goods you are buying, like a car, boat or machinery - almost anything except real estate - doesn’t have a security interest over it. It also provides additional protection for businesses that lease or supply goods, in the event that a debtor defaults or goes bankrupt.

http://www.ppsr.gov.au/

Running your company

Australian Securities & Investments Commission page with information for companies about running a company and complying with the Corporations Act.

http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/asic_infoco.nsf/byheadline/Home+Page?openDocument

Starting a company

Australian Securities & Investments Commission page with information about what you need to know when you're starting a company, for example, register your company, choosing a company name and sending ASIC the right form.

http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/asic.nsf/byheadline/Starting+a+company+or+business?openDocument

The Hub of Responsible Business Practice in Australia

A Treasury-funded project of St James Ethics Centre which aims to build a trusted Hub of international and local responsible business practice initiatives for businesses of all sizes.

http://thehub.ethics.org.au/

Thinking of starting a business

Do you have an idea for a new business venture? Proper planning is the key to turning your dreams into reality. business.gov.au provides a list of issues to consider when you're thinking of starting a business.

http://www.business.gov.au/Howtoguides/Thinkingofstartingabusiness/Pages/default.aspx