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Start with the quick guide to find out what tax issues affect your new business or follow the links to specific topics.
Basic topics
Getting started
Record keeping, reporting and payment
Income tax
GST and related taxes
Services for small business
Self-employment
Advanced topics
Industry specific
Add a new business account
Information about registering for goods and services tax, fuel tax credits, luxury car tax, wine equalisation tax or pay as you go withholding. (NAT 2954).
Am I in business?
How to tell if you are in business and why it matters whether your activity is defined as a business.
Checklist for people starting a new business
Some basic but important tax issues to check when starting a new business.
Choosing the right business structure
Information for making an informed decision when choosing a structure for a new small business.
Franchising and tax - tax facts for new small businesses
If you are thinking of buying a franchise business, and are looking for a guide to your tax obligations, this fact sheet is for you.
Free and helpful tax assistance - no strings attached
Information about various forms of tax assistance for small business.
From apprentice to business owner
Assistance for apprentices and trainees starting and running a new business.
Helping small business stay on track
To help you stay on track with your tax and superannuation obligations, refer to this tip sheet of useful links.
Online selling - hobby or business?
Information for people who are selling online to work out if they are carrying on a business or a hobby.
Residency requirements for companies and trusts
This document gives an explanation of what different criteria companies and trusts must meet to be considered Australian residents.
Take control of your tax
Tax information and assistance for every stage of the business lifecycle.
Tax basics for small business
Your key business tax obligations. NAT 1908.
Your small business tax calendar
Your small business tax calendar is an easy-to-use computer tool that will help you plan and manage your tax obligations.
Boat hire arrangements: What tests apply to determine whether activity amounts to the carrying on of a business
A boat hire activity MUST amount to the carrying on of a business to claim any deductions for that boat.
Franchising and tax - tax facts for new small businesses
If you are thinking of buying a franchise business, and are looking for a guide to your tax obligations, this fact sheet is for you.
Indigenous small business owners in Australia
Indigenous small business owners in urban and regional areas face unique challenges compared to other small business owners in Australia.
Self assessment for small business
Outlines how self assessment works, adjustments, your responsibilities and contact information.
GST overview
Overview of common terms and concepts relevant to the operation of the GST system in Australia.
Introduction to pay as you go (PAYG) instalments
What individuals and companies need to know about the pay as you go (PAYG) instalments system.
PAYG instalments - how to complete your activity statement
Provides education on how to complete the PAYG instalment labels on your activity statement.
PAYG instalments for individuals
Information about when and how you pay instalments and how to work out your instalment amount.
PAYG instalments income - partnerships
Explains how to work out your proportion of partnership instalment income, and where you can find the information you need to do this. NAT 3494
Record keeping for small business
Guide to setting up a workable recording system in a new business. NAT 3029
Speakers and seminars
Experienced tax officers are available to deliver a variety of informative, personalised and practical presentations to groups of 15 or more people.This document gives details of how to arrange Tax Office speakers.
Small business support - overview
Lists our support options.
Small business webinars
We are offering 13 topic modules by webinar for those of you who are either:just starting a business or thinking about starting a new business wanting to update your knowledge.
Small business newsletter
Useful information to help your small business.
Speakers and seminars
Experienced tax officers are available to deliver a variety of informative, personalised and practical presentations to groups of 15 or more people.This document gives details of how to arrange Tax Office speakers.
Small business support - overview
Lists our support options.
Small business webinars
We are offering 13 topic modules by webinar for those of you who are either:just starting a business or thinking about starting a new business wanting to update your knowledge.
Small business newsletter
Useful information to help your small business.
Add a new business account
Information about registering for goods and services tax, fuel tax credits, luxury car tax, wine equalisation tax or pay as you go withholding. (NAT 2954).
Am I in business?
How to tell if you are in business and why it matters whether your activity is defined as a business.
Boat hire arrangements: What tests apply to determine whether activity amounts to the carrying on of a business
A boat hire activity MUST amount to the carrying on of a business to claim any deductions for that boat.
Checklist for people starting a new business
Some basic but important tax issues to check when starting a new business.
Choosing the right business structure
Information for making an informed decision when choosing a structure for a new small business.
Franchising and tax - tax facts for new small businesses
If you are thinking of buying a franchise business, and are looking for a guide to your tax obligations, this fact sheet is for you.
Free and helpful tax assistance - no strings attached
Information about various forms of tax assistance for small business.
From apprentice to business owner
Assistance for apprentices and trainees starting and running a new business.
GST overview
Overview of common terms and concepts relevant to the operation of the GST system in Australia.
Helping small business stay on track
To help you stay on track with your tax and superannuation obligations, refer to this tip sheet of useful links.
Indigenous small business owners in Australia
Indigenous small business owners in urban and regional areas face unique challenges compared to other small business owners in Australia.
Introduction to pay as you go (PAYG) instalments
What individuals and companies need to know about the pay as you go (PAYG) instalments system.
Online selling - hobby or business?
Information for people who are selling online to work out if they are carrying on a business or a hobby.
PAYG instalments - how to complete your activity statement
Provides education on how to complete the PAYG instalment labels on your activity statement.
PAYG instalments for individuals
Information about when and how you pay instalments and how to work out your instalment amount.
PAYG instalments income - partnerships
Explains how to work out your proportion of partnership instalment income, and where you can find the information you need to do this. NAT 3494
Record keeping for small business
Guide to setting up a workable recording system in a new business. NAT 3029
Residency requirements for companies and trusts
This document gives an explanation of what different criteria companies and trusts must meet to be considered Australian residents.
Self assessment for small business
Outlines how self assessment works, adjustments, your responsibilities and contact information.
Take control of your tax
Tax information and assistance for every stage of the business lifecycle.
Tax basics for small business
Your key business tax obligations. NAT 1908.
Your small business tax calendar
Your small business tax calendar is an easy-to-use computer tool that will help you plan and manage your tax obligations.
  
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