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This information bought to you by business entry point in partnership with Federal,
State and Territory Governments.
Business Entry Point
Home-Based Business
If you are running a home-based business there is a range of government
requirements that might apply to you. Things to consider when running a small
business from home include taxation, employment, council approval and licensing.
Find links from this page to what you need to know about setting up and running your
home-based business.
Federal Government
Awards
Awards outline the rights and obligations of employers and the legally binding
minimum wage rates and employment conditions for employees. In the ACT, NT and
Victoria, federal awards apply. In the other states, employers and employees can be
covered by either a federal or state award, sometimes both.
WageNet
WageNet provides information about wages and conditions of employment in
Australia for work that is covered by federal awards and agreements. This page
also provides answers to some of WageNet's frequently asked questions.
Wage Line
If you are unsure of your award coverage or how to find the workplace relations
information you are seeking, contact WageLine in your state or territory.
Employing Staff
A Guide for Micro Business
This guide explains key areas of the Workplace Relations Act 1996 that are relevant
to micro businesses and also indicates where employers can seek further help.
Unravelling the Threads – Who is or is not an employee?
If you operate a small business, or if you are thinking of starting one, you will need to
know about your obligations to employees and other people who perform work for
you. This guide will help you understand some of the most common areas of federal,
state and territory legislation which cause confusion for employers.
Australian Government Consultation
Consultation on Home–Bases Businesses
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources (DITR) provides information on
past, current and proposed federal government sponsored initiatives relating to
consultation on issues affecting the home-based business sector. A series of home
based seminars were held around Australia in 2003 and 2004, culminating in the
National Home-Based Summit in April 004. Outcomes of all seminars and the Summit are available from the DITR website.
Importing and Exporting
A Business Guide to Customs
The Australian Customs Service has a website discussing customs procedures and
requirements and the facilitation and concession schemes it administers.
Information relating to exporting includes export requirements; facilitation and
concession schemes, an exit procedural manual and export newsletter.
There are a number of areas relating to importing including:
• General imports
• Temporary imports
• Importing a motor vehicle
• Firearm dealers guide for category h articles
• Facilitation
• Dumping and subsidation
• Commercial goods and samples
Taxation
Are you Carrying on a Business?
To be able to claim business deductions you must be carrying on a business. If you
aren't carrying on a business, your activities may in fact be a hobby.
Apply for you ABN, GST, TFN
You can apply for your ABN and register for GST, TFN and PAYG through the
Business Entry Point's ABRpublic site. If all necessary information has been provided
in the application process, you will receive your ABN during the same internet
session at the end of the registration process. Written notification of the ABN and any
associated registration applications (eg GST) will also be mailed to you within 28
days of receipt by the ATO.
Alternatively you can ring the Business Info line on 13 28 66.
Australian Business Register (ABR)
The ABR is the central collection, storage and verification system for basic business
identity information from all entities with an Australian Business Number (ABN).
ABRpublic is an online database that contains the publicly available information
provided by businesses when they register for an ABN. It is a convenient way for you
to access a partial version of the ABR.
Home-based Work
If you carry on a home-based business (or plan to) there are particular tax issues you
should know about, especially the rules for what you can claim.
Home Office Expenses Calculator
Use this calculator to calculate the deduction you can claim when a home office is
used for income-producing purposes. If you can claim a tax deduction for home office
expenses as part of your business or employment related expenses for the year
ended 30 June 2003, this application is for you.
Introduction to Home-based Work
If you do work relating to your business at home, you may be able to claim a
deduction for some of the expenses relating to the area you use for business
purposes.
Use Transaction Manager
Transaction Manager
Find your government forms, applications and payments in one convenient location.
Transaction Manager provides centralised access to a range of federal, state and
local government transactions including Australian Business Number (ABN)
registrations, permits and licence applications, rates payments and business name
renewals.
State and Territory Governments
People intending to use their home as a place of business often have to comply with
state, territory and local government regulations. The regulations often address the
impact your business activities may have on the surrounding area (pollution, energy
use, parking).
South Australia
Licensing your home based business
South Australia's Business Licence Information Service can provide you with a
package of business licences and advice on running your home-based business.
Local Government
The councils listed below are restricted to those that have information online. For
contact details for those local councils not listed, click on your state below. This will
take you to your state's local government directory, or in Queensland directly to
SmartLicence.
South Australia
Adelaide City Council
Adelaide Hills City Council
Alexandrina Council
Campbelltown City Council
Charles Sturt City Of
Salisbury Council
Walkerville Corporation Town Council
West Torrens City Council
Whyalla City Council
Tasmania
Central Coast Council
Clarence City Council
Devonport City Council
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
Glenorchy City Council
Huon Valley Council
Waratah-Wynard Council
West Tamar Council
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