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State and Territory Governments.
Business Entry Point
Exporting
Exporting of goods from Australia is controlled by laws and government policies.
Goods may not be exported unless all the necessary export permits have been
obtained from the relevant permit-issuing agency. The federal and state and territory
governments provide a wide range of services to new exporters including advice and
information about getting into exporting and assistance on the ground in foreign
markets.
Austrades New Exported Development Program (NEDP)
Austrade and TradeStart offer a package of free services designed to assist small
and medium sized Australian companies develop their businesses overseas and
make their first export sale. The program provides advice and information about
getting into exporting, export coaching and assistance on the ground in foreign
markets.
Australian Customs Service – Exporting Goods
The Australian Customs Service has a website discussing customs procedures and
requirements and the facilitation and concession schemes it administers. There are a
number of areas relating to exporting including export requirements; facilitation and
concession schemes; an exit procedural manual and export newsletters.
Australian Suppliers Database
To help promote their business, Australian companies can register with Australian
Suppliers Database which is a database of Australian companies, products and
services targeted at overseas buyers. Phone Austrade on: 13 28 78 for more
information.
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service
Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) has information on export
controls for food, live animals, animal products, fish, aquatic products, plants and
grains. Go to the AQIS website for ANIMEX, the Animal Export Conditions database,
PHYTO, the Plant and Plant Products Export Conditions database, and a wide range
of information and services on exporting goods from Australia.
BizAPEC
BizAPEC.com brings together a vast range of business resources and tools
developed by APEC. Exporters can explore business opportunities; check tariff
levels, customs and standards requirements; access relevant laws and regulations;
find business visa information; and make contact with government agencies.
Exporting Working Capital Guarantee
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) can help small and medium-sized
businesses obtain unsecured pre-shipment finance where they do not have sufficient
security to obtain additional bank finance. EFIC may provide a guarantee to the
exporter's relationship bank, which then provides the necessary working capital
funds. Please check EFIC's website or call 1800 887 588.
Export Markets Development Grants Scheme
EMDG, administered by Austrade, provides assistance to small and medium
Australian businesses to develop export markets by reimbursing part of their export
promotional expenses. Applicants may qualify for up to 50% reimbursement of
eligible export marketing expenses above $15,000 pa to a maximum of seven grants.
Up to $150,000 pa may be reimbursed.
Exporters Guide to Government Services for the Furnishing Industry
This guide provides advice on the range of export assistance programs and federal
government information available. It also gives an overview of the furnishing industry
and explains some key issues that you need to consider when exporting. The guide
is downloadable from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources website in
part 1, part 2 and part 3.
Trade Start
Austrade and TradeStart offer a package of free services designed to assist small
and medium sized Australian companies develop their business overseas and make
their first export sale.
Trade Watch
TradeWatch provides Australian businesses with current information about
international trade and investment opportunities and Australian government action to
open international markets.
Trade Issues
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has a specific trade entry point
for information about trade policy, APEC, free trade agreements and services to
business.
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
South Australia
Are you Export Ready?
Export SA is a website designed to provide a "road map" for South Australian
businesses considering exporting. Resources include information on export finance
and insurance, government regulations and research leads.
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