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It’s easy to establish a business in Sydney and New South Wales. We give you the basics so that you can get started today.

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It’s easy to establish a business in Sydney and New South Wales. We give you the basics so that you can get started today.

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How to set up or run a business in Sydney and NSW

Of 190 countries in the world, Australia is ranked 7th for ease of opening a new business and 14th in the overall ease of doing business, according to the World Bank.

NSW is home to 64% of all Australian startups and high-growth, small-to-medium sized enterprises. It’s also Australia’s largest and most prosperous economy.

To get started on setting up your business in NSW, follow the step-by-step guide below.

  • Establish

    Establish your company or business in NSW

    Setting up a business in Sydney and New South Wales is a straightforward process. Get started on building the future success of your business today.

  • Running a business

    Running a business

    Sydney and New South Wales has the best-performing economy in Australia. Find out more about running a business in NSW, including information about employment and taxes.

  • Finding commercial space

    Finding office and commercial space

    Sydney, New South Wales, is an ideal APAC base with our rental prices comparable to other global cities. Rents in regional NSW are cheaper than Sydney and it's where agribusiness, energy and manufacturing sectors are currently thriving.

  • Business costs

    Business costs

    The cost of running a business in Sydney and New South Wales compares favourably to many other parts of the world.

  • Sydney Startup Hub

    Sydney Startup Hub

    Looking for the perfect place to launch your startup? The New South Wales Government actively supports innovation and emerging businesses through the Sydney Startup Hub.

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