Investing In Australia

AUSTRADE - The Australian Trade Commission is the Australian Government's trade and investment development agency

How Austrade Can Help ?

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is responsible for the facilitation of foreign direct investment into Australia and for the promotion of Australia as an internationally competitive place to do business.

Austrade helps international companies establish and build their business in Australia. They are the first national point-of-contact for all investment inquiries and offer free, comprehensive and confidential assistance.

Austrade understands the challenges of investing. They seek to provide the information required to make a good investment decision and to provide a coordinated approach that saves investors time and money.

They have investment advisory specialists in locations around the world including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Seoul, Mumbai, New Delhi, Dubai, Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.

What they provide: -

• Information on the business environment: covering issues such as business costs, the taxation regime, investment regulations, skills availability and immigration.
  
  
• Market intelligence reports/Executive briefs: specific information on Australia's capabilities across a wide range of industry sectors.
  
  
• Site visits: assistance to identify the most suitable location and potential partners in Australia for your business, in conjunction with relevant State and Territory investment agencies and industry groups.
  
  
• Australian Government programs: advice on the Government's industry development programs that may be applicable to your business, including support for research, development, innovation and export activities.
  
  
• Government approval process: advice on government approvals required for your business and help to streamline the relevant processes.
  
  

Ongoing support: -

Your relationship with Austrade does not end once you have established a business in Australia.

Investment specialists are also available to help you expand your operations and work towards ensuring that your experience in Australia is productive and free of significant impediments to growth.

In particular, they are keen to help you get local business opportunities on the radar screens of your parent company.

Working in partnership with State and Territory Governments, we offer a 'whole-of-government' approach to addressing issues that are important to you.

Austrade will actively introduce Australian businesses and research institutions to you, to facilitate your making the right connections in Australia.

Austrade partnership with you, and their links with government and business, are all directed towards making your investment experience a success.

Note: Austrade promote Australia's competitive advantages as a productive investment destination and actively facilitate investment projects into Australia. Austrade does not assist with real estate and portfolio investments.

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More links to State and Territory business sites: -

Business in the Territory (North Territory)
This Government site includes information about doing business in the Northern Territory.

Department of Industry and resources (Western Australia)Includes information about investment attraction, business advice, financial assistance services, economic data.

Department of State Development (South Australia)
The Department of State Development is a South Australian Government organisation responsible for the economic and community development of the State. Includes information about South Australia is a great place to live, work and do business.

Department of State Development (Tasmania)
The Department of State Development is the Tasmanian Government agency responsible for the development and implementation of the Government's economic and social strategies for Tasmania. Includes information about investment, trade, development and business support.

Department of State Development (Queensland)
State Development is the central entry point for Queensland businesses to access government services, providing extensive business information, advice and support. Includes information about development and investment opportunities in Queensland.

Department of State and Regional Development (New South Wales)
The NSW Department of State and Regional Development (DSRD) is the first point of contact within Government for companies wishing to do business in Sydney and New South Wales. DSRD offers advice and information about investing in Sydney and NSW.

Department of State and Regional Development (Victoria)
This Department has a pivotal role in building a development climate that attracts investors and in which businesses and communities can prosper and build for continuing success. Includes information about investing in Victoria.

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