The Australian Business Register (ABR) is an extensive database of identity information provided by businesses when they register for an Australian business number (ABN).

https://abr.gov.au...

https://abr.gov.au/ABR_BC/

ABN Lookup provides access to the publicly available information provided by businesses when they register for an Australian Business Number (ABN).

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

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

The Australian Business Number (ABN) is a single identifier for all business dealings with the tax office and for dealings with other government departments and agencies. Provides links to relevant forms.

http://www.ato.gov.au...

http://www.ato.gov.au/Businesses/pathway.asp?pc=001/003/021

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/

Business Victoria is a comprehensive online resource designed to help you start, run and grow your business. The site includes advice, information, program support and useful contacts for business of all types and sizes, across all industries and all parts of Victoria.

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

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

The Legal Issues Guide for Small Business provides an overview of legal issues relating to small business and links to other organisations for further information and legal assistance.

http://sblegal.innovation.gov.au...

http://sblegal.innovation.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx

The Department helps small business to grow and prosper by providing advice and assistance programs.

http://www.innovation.gov.au...

http://www.innovation.gov.au/Section/SmallBusiness/Pages/OverviewforSmallBusiness.aspx

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

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=~

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