The Victorian Government is inviting all small to medium sized businesses to have their say on government regulations and licensing.

http://www.business.vic.gov.au...

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD//PC_62199.html

Provides information on Liquor Licences in Victoria, including: Applying, Renewing or Changing a Licence, Objecting to an Application, Licensee Responsibilities and Liquor Laws, Training, forms fees and publications. Also links to online services for Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) courses and Getting a Proof of Age card.

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au...

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/alcohol/

Use these application forms to apply online for a range of business licenses.

http://www.bla.vic.gov.au...

http://www.bla.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Business+Licensing+Authority/Find/Forms+%26+Guides/BLA+-+Applying+Online

The Australian Business Register allows you to apply for Australian Business Number (ABN), Business tax file number (TFN), Good and Services (GST)/Fue tax credit, and Pay As You Go (PAYG) Withholding. You need to read the ABR's privacy policy before entering a secure transaction.

http://www.abr.gov.au...

http://www.abr.gov.au

To keep your business viable you need to manage it. Instead of just doing the work of your business, you also need to run the business itself. Provides information about managing your business and where you can get appropriate assistance.

http://www.business.vic.gov.au...

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD//PC_62513.html

Whether starting or buying a business, franchising or expanding an existing one, Victoria's Business Licence Information Service provides the complete picture on state, federal and local government licences and permits, or state codes of practice, required to operate a business in Victoria, Australia.

http://blis.business.vic.gov.au...

http://blis.business.vic.gov.au/OnlineEnquiry/frmMainOnlineEnquiry.aspx

Many service providers such as Estate Agents, Finance Brokers, Credit Providers, Introduction Agents, Prostitution Service Providers, Travel Agents, Motor Car Traders, Pawnbrokers and Second-hand Dealers in Victoria are required to register their businesses. Provides information and advice for both consumers and service providers about the registration process and maintenance of business information.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Business+Licensing+%26+Regulation?OpenDocument&1=30-Business+Licensing+%26+Regulation~&2=~&3=~

Victoria's Business Licensing Authority (the BLA) is responsible for all licensing and registration related functions for a number of occupations which have significant economic or social impact on the Victorian community.

http://www.bla.vic.gov.au...

http://www.bla.vic.gov.au/

When starting a business, it is important to select the type of business structure that will best suit your business and to consider registering your business name. Provides access to information, forms and related brochures about the various business structures (business names, incorporated associations, co-operatives and limited partnerships) serviced by Consumer Affairs Victoria.

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au...

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/CA256EB5000644CE/page/Business+Names+%26+Structures?OpenDocument&1=20-Business+Names+%26+Structures~&2=~&3=~

Provides businesses and consumers with information about licensing, types of licences, business registration, trade measurements, the customer's rights and business responsibilities. Here you will find information on which businesses need to be registered, how to register, and how to lodge a complaint or an objection.

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au...

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/DOJ+Internet/Home/Business+Regulation/