Links

Here are some helpful links specifically related to South Australian Business Migration.

  1. Business Advice and Support
  2. Business Registrations
  3. Taxation
  4. Legal requirements
  5. Employing people
  6. Buying a business
  7. Exporting and Importing
  8. Banking contacts
  9. Cultural contacts
  10. Translating and Interpreting Services
  11. Immigration Services


1.    Business Advice and Support

  • Business Enterprise Centres (BECs) - BECs or Small Business Centres provide free advice and assistance to small businesses located throughout Australia.
    Website: www.beca.org.au

  • Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) - The Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) is the South Australian Government’s key agency for economic and industry development policy.  Ph: 1800 188018
    website: www.southaustralia.biz

  • Australian Government Regional Information Service (AGRIS) - AGRIS is a free service for businesses living in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. They provide easy access to information on Australian Government services and programs, as well as relevant contacts and web links. Ph: 1800 026 222
    Website: www.regionalaustralia.gov.au

  • AusIndustry – AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business program delivery division in the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources and it provides a range of incentives to support business innovation. Ph: 13 28 46
    Website: www.ausindustry.gov.au

 

  • Government Online Directory - Search the directory for organisations and key people in the Australian Government that can assist you with starting your business.
    Website: www.directory.gov.au

  • Industry or Business Association – For contact details of industry or business association, search the Government and business associations directory on www.business.gov.au/directory.

 

  •  Enterprise Adelaide -  If you own or manage a small business in the City of Adelaide, or plan to start or relocate a business within the Adelaide CBD or North Adelaide, Enterprise Adelaide can offer you free advice and access to a range of services on things like business planning regulations, licensing requirements and government assistance. Website: http://www.enterpriseadelaide.com.au/


  • Business Helpline
    Business Helpline is a confidential, free telephone counselling service that offers a mix of financial and business advice with emotional support to small business owners during times of difficulty and crisis. Please contact 1300 360 306 or visit http://www.businesshelpline.org.au/ 


     

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2.    Business Registrations

Before you can start your business, you need to complete a number of registrations. For more information and advice:

  • Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - The ATO manages and shapes tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.
    www.ato.gov.au or 13 28 66

  • Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) - The ASIC enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.
    www.asic.gov.au  or 03-5177 3988

  • Australian Business Register (ABR) - The ABR is an extensive database of identity information provided by businesses when they register for an ABN. The ABR provides instant online access to ABN details and transactions.
    www.abr.gov.au or 13 14 50

  • IP Australia  – IP Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible fro administering patents, trade marks, designs and plant breeder’s rights.
    www.ipaustralia.gov.au or 1300 651 010

  • Government of South Australia, Office of Consumer and Business Affairs (OCBA) - OCBA provides business name registration, fair trading and Consumer affairs information.
    www.ocba.sa.gov.au or 1300 138 918

  • Business Licence Information Service (BLIS) - The BLIS provides businesses with access to licences and permits from all three levels of government.
    http://www.bli.net.au/saor 1800 188 018

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3. Taxation

  • Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - The ATO manages and shapes tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.
    www.ato.gov.au or 13 28 66

  • Revenue Office – Revenue Office is responsible for state taxes.  Revenue SA,
    www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au or 08-8226 375

  • Local council – Local government charges rates – property taxes on properties in their municipal area.

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4.    Legal requirements

  • Australian Government Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources - Ausindustry provides the Legal Issues Guide for Small Business, which will assist people in business to gain an understanding of specific legal issues. http://sblegal.industry.gov.au 

  • Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) – The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. It also regulates national infrastructure services. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws. www.accc.gov.au or 1300 302 021 (Small business helpline)

  • South Australian Government, Office of Consumers and Business Affair (OCBA) - OCBA provides business name registration, fair trading and Consumer affairs information.
    www.ocba.sa.gov.au or 1300 138 918

  • Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts (DCITA) - DCITA provides the e-business guide, which gives information and resources about e-business for small businesses in Australia and for those who advise them. http://www.dcita.gov.au, www.e-businessguide.gov.au or 02-6271 1000
     
  • Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) – ACMA is a government agency responsible fro the regulation of broadcasting, the internet, redio-communications and tele-communications. www.acma.gov.au or 1300 850 115

  • Office of the Privacy Commissioner - The office of the Privacy Commissioner is an independent office which has responsibilities under the federal Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). www.privacy.gov.au or 1300 363 992

  • Law Society of South Australia – www.lssa.asn.au or 08-8229 0200

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5.    Employing people

  • Department of the Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) - DEWR’s role is to maximise the ability of unemployed Australians to find work and support employment growth and improved productive performance of enterprises in Australia. DEWR is responsible for the WorkChoices. www.workplace.gov.au or www.workchoices.gov.au or 1300 363 264 (WorkChoices hotline) or 13 17 15 (Employer hotline)

  • Office of the Employment Advocate (OEA) – OEA can assist you and your employees make and lodge an Australian Workplace Agreement (AWA) and other collective or greenfields agreements. www.oea.gov.au or 1300 366 632 

  • Office of Workplace Services (OWS) – OWS can help you comply with your federal workplace rights and obligations. www.ows.gov.au or 1300 724 200

  • Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - The ATO manages and shapes tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians. www.ato.gov.au or 13 28 66

  • Australian Apprenticeships  – Australian Apprenticeships Centres provide information, administration services and support to employers and Australian Apprentices. www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au or 1800 639 629

  • Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) - The Department of Immigration and Citizenship provides information and application forms for migration to Australia, and information about settling in Australia, Australian citizenship, and multicultural affairs. www.immi.gov.au or 13 18 81

  • Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) - The Commission plays a central role in contributing to the maintenance and improvement of a tolerant, equitable and democratic society, through its public awareness and other educational programs aimed at the community, government and business sectors. www.humanrights.gov.au or 1300 369 711

  • Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) – The Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) provides national leadership and works in collaboration with the States and Territories, industry, other agencies and the community in support of the Government's objectives. http://www.dest.gov.au1300 363 079

  • Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) - The AIRC can help you resolve a number of employment disputes. www.airc.gov.au or 1300 799675

  • Australian Fair Pay Commission  – The Commission is responsible for setting and adjusting minimum wages and casual loadings for employees under WorkChoices. www.fairpay.gov.au or 1300 139 669

  • Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) – The ASCC provides information about national OH&S standards, codes of practice and OH&S research. www.ascc.gov.au or 02-6121 6000

  • Revenue Office – Revenue Office is responsible for state taxes. Revenue SA, www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au or 08-8226 3750

  • WorkCover SA - WorkCover SA is responsible for promoting and enforcing Workers Compensation and Occupation Health and Safety legislation. www.workcover.com or 13 18 55

  • SafeWork SA – SafeWork SA is South Australia's new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) agency. Their primary role is to promote and encourage safe, fair and productive working lives in South Australia by working with employers, employees, unions and industry representatives. www.safework.sa.gov.au or 1300 365 255

 

  • Business SA – Business SA is the trading name of the South Australian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. Business SA is the State’s leading business organisation and deliver a wide range of integrated services to business. www.business-sa.com or 08-8300 0000

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6. Buying a business

  • Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) – The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. It also regulates national infrastructure services. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws. www.accc.gov.au or 1300 302 021 (Small business helpline)

  • Office of the Mediation Adviser – If a dispute occurs and it can’t be resolved between the franchisor and franchisee, the Office of the Mediation Advisor can help you resolve it without going to court. http://www.mediationadviser.com.au or 1800 150 667

  • South Australian Government, Office of Consumers and Business Affair (OCBA) – OCBA provides business name registration, fair trading and Consumer affairs information. www.ocba.sa.gov.au or 1300 138 918

  • Real Estate Institute SA – www.reisa.com.au or 08-8366 4345

  • CPA Australia, SA office – www.cpaaustralia.com.au or 08-8232 3188 

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants, SA office – https://charteredaccountants.com.au or 1800 645 947 

  • National Institute of Accountants, SA office – http://www.nia.org.au/  or 08-8227 2255

  • Law Society of South Australia www.lssa.asn.au or 08-8229 0200

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7.    Exporting and Importing

  • Business SA, International Business - International Business Unit provides an export documentation certificate service, as well as a ATA Carnet service. http://www.business-sa.com/ or 08-8300 0000.

 

  • Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) - The Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) is the South Australian Government’s key agency for economic and industry development policy. www.southaustralia.biz or 1800 188 018

  • Austrade – The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the Australian Government agency that helps companies around the world to source goods, services and investment from Australia. www.austrade.gov.au or 13 28 78

  • Australian Customs Service – Customs manages the security and integrity of Australia's borders. It works closely with other government and international agencies, in particular the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the Department of Defence, to detect and deter unlawful movement of goods and people across the border. www.customs.gov.au or 1300 363 263

  • Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) - Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC) is a specialised financial services organisation supporting Australian businesses exporting and investing overseas by providing finance, finance guarantees, insurance and bonding facilities. www.efic.gov.au or 1800 887 588

 

  • The Exporters' Club - South Australia's largest private exporters' network, this member based organisation helps small to medium sized businesses to export. It operates from North West Adelaide and Southern Adelaide comprising a combined membership of over 200 companies across different industries. http://www.exportersclub.net/ - NWA Exporters' Club - (08) 8443 6055 , Onkaparinga Exporters' Club - 08 8326 6511.

 

  • Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) - AQIS is Australia's first line of defence, protecting our unique environment against exotic pests and diseases. They inspect incoming luggage, cargo, mail, animals and plants and their products, and provide inspection and certification for a range of exports. www.aqis.gov.au or 1800 020 504

  • National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) – Provides a national notification and assessment scheme to protect the health of the public, workers and the environment from the harmful effect of industrial chemicals; and assesses all chemicals new to Australia and assesses those chemicals already used (existing chemicals) on a priority basis. www.nicnas.gov.au or 1800 638 528

  • AusIndustry – AusIndustry is the Australian Government's business program delivery division in the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources and it provides a range of incentives to support business innovation. www.ausindustry.gov.au or 13 28 46

  • Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) – The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. It also regulates national infrastructure services. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws. www.accc.gov.au or 1300 302 021 (Small business helpline)

  • Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation (AWBC) - The Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation, a statutory authority of the Australian Government, plays a central role in supporting the nation's wine sector. http://www.wineaustralia.com/australia/or 08-8228 2000

 

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 8. Banking Contacts

  • ANZ

    Five dedicated bilingual at the Gouger St branch available to offer friendly and convenient banking to the Asian sector.

    Contact: Ms Loretta Leung
    107 Gouger Street Adelaide, SA 5000
    Ph: (08) 8410 1803
    Email: mailto:Loretta.Leung@anz.com

  • Bank SA

    Contact: Anny Chan
    71 Gouger Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
    Ph: (08) 8212 1229
    Fax: (08) 8231 0934
    Email: chanan@banksa.com.au

  • HSBC Bank Australia Limited

    Contact: Joean Heah
    55 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    Premier Relationship Manager
    Ph: (08) 8112-8654
    Mob: 0413 420 194
    Email: joeanheah@hsbc.com.au

    Contact: George Hormazabal
    55 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
    Senior Premier Relationship Manager
    Ph: (08) 8112- 8628
    Mob: 0402 897 314
    Email: georgehormazabal@hsbc.com.au

  • Westpac Banking Corporation

    Multi-lingual staff based at the Centre Market Branch along with a dedicated Local Business Banker.

    Contact: Adrian Carpenter
    Bank Manager, Central Market Branch
    64 Gouger Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
    Ph: (08) 8212 6566
    Mob: 0429 565 889
    Fax: (08) 8212 3664
    Email: acarpenter@westpac.com.au

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 9. Cultural contacts

 

 

  • Chinese community contacts

 

 

 

    • Chinese Welfare services of SA Inc
      122 Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000
      Ph: 8212 2988

 

 

    • Overseas Chinese Association of SA Inc
      110 Crittenden Rd, Findon SA 5023
      Ph: 84457355
      Fax: 8445 7399

 

  • Chinese church contacts

 

    • Austral-Asian Christian Church of Adelaide (AACC)
      294-296 Morphett St, Adelaide SA 5000
      Phone: 8231 9993

 

    • Chinese (SA) Christian Church Inc
      10 Pitt St, Adelaide SA 5000
      Phone: 8202 5848

 

    • Chinese Methodist Church of Australia
      Contact: Rev. Ling
      158-160 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood SA 5041
      Ph: 83446879

 

 

  • Korean community contacts

 

 

    • Korean  Community of Adelaide Inc
      222 Grote Street, Adelaide SA 5000
      PO Box 10257, Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000
      Ph: 8212 8345

 

    • The Korean Women's Association of SA Inc
      Chamber Woman - Ms Woo Hyang Park
      Contact - Jung Min HONG
      186A Pulteney Street , Adelaide SA 5000
      Ph: 82332 1402 Mobile: 0430 195 224
      Email: kwa.sa@hotmail.com

 

  • Korean church contacts

 

 

    • Adelaide Korean Uniting Church
      Contact: Rev Dr John Oh
      40 Third Ave, St Morris SA 5068
      Tel: 8336 3421, mobile 0411 776 903
      Fax: 8336 3421
      Email: johnksoh@hanmail.net 
    • Adelaide Gospel Church
      Contact: Kungsu Han
      Ph: 8367 5546

 

    • Adelaide Global Mission Church
      Contact: Gongsin Park
      Ph: 83313939

 

    • Adelaide Korean Catholic Community
      38 Watson Street Hectorville SA 5072
      Contact: Myungsoo Shin
      Ph: 8337 5894

 

    • Church of Christ
      Lutheran Church
      15/17 Glyndburn Rd, Glynde SA 5072
      Ph: 8182 6725
      Contact: Jason Baek

 

    • Korean Adelaide Presbyterian Church
      309 The Parade, Beulah Park SA 5067
      Phone: 8364 1751
      Contact: Kyangsick Moon

 

 

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10. Translating and Interpreting Services

  • Department of Immigration and Citizenship
    Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)
    TIS services provide a very cost-effective way of enabling English speakers to communicate effectively with non-English speakers
    Website: www.immi.gov.au/tis
    Phone: 131 450 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

  • Interpreting and Translating Centre
    The official State Government interpreting and translating agency.
    Website: http://www.translate.sa.gov.au/
    Phone: 08-8226 1990
    Address: 24 Flinders Street, Adelaide SA 5000

  • National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
    Find a NAATI accredited translator or interpreter, click here.
    Website: http://www.naati.com.au/
     

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11. Immigration Services

 

 

 

 

 

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