What licenses do I need when starting my business?

• This depends on the type of industry in which you operate and the kind of business you run.
• A lawyer can help you understand your licensing and registration obligations and can keep you up to date when these obligations change in the future.
• Failing to obtain the correct licenses and registrations can result in your business being fined substantial amounts or even closed down. It also opens you up to increased liability in the event that something goes wrong.
• To give you an idea of the kinds of licensing requirements that exist you can search the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS) at https://ablis.business.gov.au/pages/home.aspx.
• This website lists the licenses and registrations applying to many different industries in all Australian states and territories.