Relocate your business to Australia
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Thinking about business immigration to Australia? Below are the residency routes for founders, investors and startups, and the set-up services a foreign-owned business needs: company registration, a bank account, tax, payroll, trademark and licences. Set-up comes first, because a company does not grant residency on its own. See also business immigration explained and relocating your business abroad.
6
states and 2 mainland territories
2,300 km
Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system
6th
largest country by area
- Capital
- Canberra
- Population
- About 27 million
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Languages
- English
Best things about doing business in Australia
- A large, stable economy with strong rule of law
- Close access to Asia-Pacific markets
- Global business hubs in Sydney and Melbourne
Fun facts
- Australia is both a country and a continent.
- Canberra, not Sydney or Melbourne, is the capital.
Figures are rounded and approximate.
Business Setup Services
Company, bank, payroll, brand and licencesNot a residency routeWe handle company incorporation, bank account and payroll set-up, trademark filing and the licences and permits your business needs. Tell us what you need.
Cards without a "last verified" date have not been independently checked yet. Confirm the details with the official source before you act.
Warning: These do not grant residency on their own. A separate visa is required.
Company Registration
Set up your legal entity so you can operate, hire and pay tax.
Company Registration (ASIC)
Last verified October 2026 · Official source: asic.gov.au
Not-for-Profit / Charity Registration (ACNC)
Official source: acnc.gov.au
Business Bank Account
Opening an account with a bank in Australia
Open a business bank account for your new company. ORBIZLY prepares the application, and the bank decides.
Official source: apra.gov.au
Employer and Payroll Registration
Registering as an employer in Australia
Register as an employer so you can hire and run payroll. Handled by the Australian Taxation Office (PAYG withholding and superannuation) and the state workers' compensation insurer.
Official source: ato.gov.au
Trademark Filing
Trademark Filing (IP Australia)
Last verified October 2026 · Official source: ipaustralia.gov.au
IP and Patent Filing
IP and Patent Filing (IP Australia)
Protect your invention with a patent. Filed with IP Australia.
Official source: ipaustralia.gov.au
Licences
Permits that let your products and business operate legally: import permits, tax and goods/services registration, sector-specific permits, export licences, drug and health, food safety, lab test reports and product trials.
Import Permits and Importer Registration
Register as an importer and get permits for regulated goods. Handled by the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Official source: abf.gov.au
Tax and Goods/Services Registration
Register for tax and for goods and services tax. Handled by the Australian Taxation Office (ABN and GST registration).
Official source: ato.gov.au
Sector-Specific Permits
Permits for regulated industries. Overseen by the federal, state and local regulators for your industry.
Official source: business.gov.au
Export Licence
Get permission to export controlled goods. Handled by the Australian Border Force and the regulator for controlled or agricultural exports.
Official source: abf.gov.au
Drug and Health Product Licence
Approval to sell medicines, devices and health products. Handled by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Official source: tga.gov.au
Food Safety Licence and Registration
Register your food business and get approval to import or sell food. Handled by Food Standards Australia New Zealand and the Department of Agriculture imported food scheme.
Official source: foodstandards.gov.au
Lab Test Reports and Product Certification
Get your product tested and certified for the market. Overseen through laboratories accredited by NATA.
Official source: nata.com.au
Product Trial and Sample Approval
Approval to trial a new product before launch. Handled by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Official source: tga.gov.au
Residency & Visa Pathways
Programs that grant residenceThese grant a right to live and work in the country. Talk to an expert before you apply.
National Innovation Visa (NIV, Subclass 858)
Direct permanent residency from day one for exceptional founders and innovators. Invitation-only, merit-based — not a capital-investment route.
Last verified September 2026 · Official source: homeaffairs.gov.au
No longer available
Business Talent (Permanent) visa (Subclass 132) · Closed to new applicants, since July 1, 2021
Closed by the Department of Home Affairs. People who already hold the visa remain under monitoring. The National Innovation Visa is now the route for founders.
Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) · Closed to new applicants, since July 31, 2024
Replaced by the National Innovation Visa, which is merit-based and needs no investment.
Questions about moving a business to Australia
What business immigration options are there for Australia?
ORBIZLY lists startup visas (National Innovation Visa (NIV, Subclass 858)). Each is shown on this page with its status, the official source and when it was last verified. Rules change, so confirm the details with the official source before you apply.
Can I relocate my business to Australia?
It depends on your business and the route you choose, and it is really two separate things: setting up or moving the business, and getting the right to live there. Company registration, a bank account, tax and licences are the set-up side. A visa or residence permit is the residency side. Start with the free eligibility check to see which routes fit your business.
Does registering a company in Australia give me residency?
No. Registering a company does not give you the right to live in Australia on its own. Residency needs a separate visa or residence permit.
What do I need to set up a business in Australia?
The usual order is: plan, register the company, open the tax and bank accounts, register as an employer, protect your brand, then get any licences and permits. For Australia, ORBIZLY lists company registration, drug and health licences, export licence, food safety, ip and patent filing, import permits, lab test reports, business bank account, product trials, employer and payroll registration, sector-specific permits, tax and goods/services registration, and trademark filing. Government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from ORBIZLY's fees.
How do I start moving my business to Australia?
Take the free eligibility check, which takes about three minutes, or book a free 15-minute discovery call. ORBIZLY then shows which routes look like a fit and what to do first. ORBIZLY gives directional guidance and is not a law firm or immigration adviser.
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Brands built in Australia
Well-known companies from Australia, including unicorns and businesses that grew a global presence.
Atlassian
UnicornTeam software such as Jira and Trello
Canva
UnicornOnline design tool used in 190 countries
Cochlear
World leader in hearing implants
Airwallex
UnicornCross-border payments for businesses
Examples only. Logos belong to their owners and are shown to identify the companies. A unicorn is a private start-up valued above US$1 billion at some point.
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