Starting and growing a business

The State Government's Business Queensland website offers a comprehensive guide for people interested in starting a business. Advice ranges from what to do before you start, through to running a business, employing people, export trade and doing business in regional Queensland. This site also offers a range of workshops and seminars to assist you in learning about the different aspects of business.

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has a small business hub to assist small business know and better understand their compliance obligations.

Job seekers interested in starting and running a small business may get practical small business training, business mentoring and financial assistance from the Australian Government. For more details visit the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations New Enterprise Incentive Scheme website.

The Queensland Department of State Development website also brings together specialist knowledge, networks and services in order to assist businesses with starting-up, eligibility for financial incentive schemes and expanding. Other topics include registering a business name and responding to challenges like climate change.

Protecting your business online

Protect Yourself is an initiative of the Australian Government regarding online security. It's about protecting your information, which is often the most critical and valuable asset a business will own. There is a specific section for Business owners that you may find helpful.

Government services and forms needed for business start-up

The business.gov.au website offers simple and convenient access to all government information, forms and services needed for starting a business. This is a whole-of-government service that provides essential information on planning, starting and growing your business.

Activities requiring a permit or licence

Some individual or business activities require a permit or licence. Find more information at laws & permits

Ensure your business space is compliant with the NCC

If you're a business owner, it's important that your location is compliant with the 'National Construction Code 'Building Classification', specifically 'Use' of the building. The National Construction Code sets out the minimum technical requirements for new buildings (and renovations to existing buildings) in Australia.

Building classifications outline requirements for crucial things such as:

  • fire safety systems
  • emergency evacuation requirements
  • accessibility requirements.

To check building requirements, you can request a copy of the Certificate of Classification from the property owner, contacting us or consulting with a building certifier.

If you're concerned about legally using the building in the way you intend, please contact a private certifier or our certification and compliance team on 131 872.

Learn more about building classifications at National Construction Code | NCC

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