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=~

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

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

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/

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/

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

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=~

This section looks at fundamental responsibilities of businesses. Acts and regulations determine how a business can operate, the licences required to start and operate a business and the financial obligations of business in terms of taxes and local council rates.

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

http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/LANDING//SEC05.html

Provides online search facility for given names in Victoria from 1929 to the end of 2008. You can see the Top 10, 50 or 100 most popular male and/or female given names in each year or decade from 1929 or for the whole period.

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

https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/bdm/popular-names

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/