When you're starting up a new business it's important to find out what registration and licences apply to you. This can be complex as local, state, territory and federal governments all handle registration and licensing for various aspects of your business.

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

http://www.business.gov.au/BusinessTopics/Registrationandlicences/Pages/default.aspx

Find the licences and registrations your business needs and build a personalised information pack.

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

http://services.business.vic.gov.au/licences/prod/start

Responsible Alcohol Victoria (RAV) coordinates alcohol policy and related issues within the Department of Justice and provides leadership across the Victorian Government on alcohol policy reform.

http://responsiblealcohol.vic.gov.au...

http://responsiblealcohol.vic.gov.au/

ASIC's free registers provide information about companies and people that they register or licence and other matters.

http://www.asic.gov.au...

http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/asic.nsf/byheadline/Registers?openDocument

The Victorian Names Register lists all business names, associations, cooperatives and limited partnerships registered in Victoria. Provides the facility to search the Register to find a particular name.

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

http://online.justice.vic.gov.au/CA256B7D001E2A6C/OrigDoc/~91604EEB5AE5D34CCA256B84001A791D?OpenDocument&1=10-Victorian+Names+Register~&2=0-Search~&3=10-Information+Page~

Useful links and contact details to help you run your business.

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

http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/businesses/small-business